Program of Study

Vocational Nursing – COE Accredited
41 Week Program (1530 total hours) Financial Aid Eligible

Next start date is April 21, 2025 – April 13, 2026

Monday – Friday (in-person classroom) from 7:00 - 3:30pm 

Monday – Friday (in-person clinical) from 6:00 - 2:30pm 

Admission Requirements:

Attend Orientation (Wednesdays at 8:30am) Orientation Register Here

CASAS Scores (taken at orientation): Reading 248 and Math 236

High School Graduate/High School Equivalency

Proof of at least 200 hours providing nursing care under a licensed professional within 2 years of the program starting

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License

Pass all prerequisite courses listed here

CPR/First Aid Certification

Nursing Entrance Exam (Kaplan, C-Net, HESI, or TEAS)

Must pass a drug and criminal background check

Health clearance by physical exam

Negative TB test (2 step) or Chest X-ray required before entering program

 

Skills learned in the Vocational Nursing Program:

– Respiratory/Cardiovascular Health

– Maternal and Neonatal

– Pediatric Nursing

– Psychiatric Nursing

– Clinical Externships

Potential Salary: $58,000 – $97,000 

Program Cost (financial aid and scholarships available): $25,100 plus books and materials