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