Class Enrollment

Vocational Nurse (VN) Training Program
Date/Time:	Call to schedule
Location:	Call to schedule
Class Price:	$25,000.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Project Heartbeat’s Vocational Nurse (VN) Training Program is an intensive, hands-on educational experience designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in nursing. Through a combination of classroom instruction, clinical skills labs, and real-world clinical rotations, students gain the knowledge, technical skills, and confidence needed to provide safe, compassionate, and competent care across diverse healthcare settings.

This program emphasizes practical nursing fundamentals, including medical-surgical nursing, pharmacology, maternal-child health, and geriatric care, while fostering critical thinking, effective communication, and ethical decision-making. Under the guidance of experienced nursing faculty, students will engage in simulation-based training and direct patient care experiences to build a strong foundation for entry-level nursing practice.

Graduates of the program will be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN® licensure examination and pursue employment opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and home healthcare environments.

Key Features:

• State-approved VN curriculum

• Simulation labs and interactive skills training

• Diverse clinical placements with supportive preceptors

• Preparation for the NCLEX-PN®

• Day and evening/weekend scheduling options available

Take the first step toward a career in healthcare with Project Heartbeat—where education meets excellence in nursing.

47-WEEK PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Project Heartbeat’s Vocational Nurse (VN) Training Program follows a structured 47-week calendar designed to provide students with a comprehensive, hands-on nursing education. The program blends didactic instruction, skills lab practice, and clinical experience, enabling students to develop the critical knowledge and practical skills necessary for success in the healthcare field.

1,530 total hours of training, encompassing both theory and clinical practice. This translates to 576 hours of theory and 954 hours of clinical hours.

Program Breakdown:

Weeks 1–16: Term 1 – Foundations of Nursing Practice

• Introduction to Vocational Nursing

• Fundamentals of Nursing

• Anatomy & Physiology

• Nutrition and Growth & Development

• Basic Skills Lab and Simulations

• Initial Clinical Rotations in Long-Term Care

Weeks 17–31: Term 2 – Medical-Surgical Nursing I

• Medical-Surgical Nursing: Adult Health

• Pharmacology I

• Communication and Documentation

• Expanded Clinical Rotations in Sub-Acute/Skilled Nursing Facilities

Weeks 32–43: Term 3 – Specialty Nursing & Advanced Care

• Medical-Surgical Nursing II

• Maternal-Child Nursing

• Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing

• Pharmacology II

• Advanced Clinical Experience in Hospitals and Specialty Units

Weeks 44–47: Term 4 – Transition to Practice

• NCLEX-PN® Review and Preparation

• Professional Development and Career Readiness

• Final Clinical Rotations

• Capstone Skills Evaluation and Program Completion

Additional Features:

• Classes offered in day and evening/weekend formats (based on enrollment)

• Holidays and scheduled breaks incorporated throughout the calendar

• Supportive faculty mentorship and tutoring resources available

Upon completion of the 47-week program, students will be fully prepared to take the NCLEX-PN® exam and begin working as an entry-level Vocational Nurse in a variety of clinical settings.

Required Documentation Checklist

Upon registration, you will be contacted to submit the following documents: 

☐ Valid California Driver’s License
☐ TEAS Entrance Exam Score
☐ BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
☐ Current Immunization Records
☐ Completed Live Scan Background Check
☐ $100 Non-refundable Application Fee (Check/Money Order)

VN PROGRAM TUITION AND FEES:

Tuition and Fees Breakdown
Total Program Cost: $29,000

Optional Out-of-Pocket Expenses (not included in tuition):

• State Board Application Fees

• NCLEX-PN® Exam Fee

• Live Scan / Background Check

• Transportation to Clinical Sites

Payment Options:

• Interest-free monthly payment plans available

• Financial aid and third-party funding assistance available (WIOA, MyCAA, etc.)

CONTACT infoinfo@projectheartbeat.com OR CALL (510) 452-1100 TO DISCUSS FINANCING OPTIONS, TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, JOB PLACEMENTS AND ADDITIONAL DETAILS OF THE PROGRAM.