Important Information Before You Continue
You are beginning the application process for Project Heartbeat’s Vocational Nurse (VN) Training Program. The information shown above (Date/Time, Class Price, etc.) reflects the program start date and total tuition, not a one-day class registration.
Please note the following:
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You will not be charged the full tuition today.
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The “Continue with Registration” button below simply begins your application.
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A non-refundable $100 application fee is required to open your admissions file.
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After you apply, our admissions team will contact you regarding the next steps, including document submission and your admissions interview.
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Your seat in the program is not secured until the application, required documents, interview, and enrollment steps are completed.
This page is the first step in a multi-step admissions process.
How the Admissions Process Works
Step 1 — Submit Your Application
Complete the online application and submit the required application fee. This opens your admissions file.
Step 2 — Provide Required Documents
After submitting your application, you will upload or submit the required documentation listed below.
Step 3 — Admissions Interview
Once your application materials are reviewed, our admissions team will contact you to schedule an interview.
Step 4 — Acceptance and Enrollment
If you are accepted into the program, you will complete the remaining enrollment checklist to secure your seat in the March 2026 cohort.
Most applicants complete the full process (application, documents, interview) within two to three weeks.
Required Documentation Checklist
Applicants will be expected to submit the following items either during or after the online application:
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Valid California Driver’s License
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TEAS Entrance Exam Score
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BLS Certification (American Heart Association)
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Immunization Records
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Completed Live Scan Background Check
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$100 Non-Refundable Application Fee (Check or Money Order)
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Proof of Health Insurance
Please ensure that these items are available or in progress as part of your application.
About the Vocational Nurse (VN) Training Program
Project Heartbeat’s Vocational Nurse (VN) Training Program provides an intensive, hands-on educational experience designed to prepare students for a nursing career. Through a combination of classroom instruction, skills labs, and clinical rotations, students gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed as a vocational nurse.
The program includes instruction in nursing fundamentals, medical-surgical nursing, pharmacology, maternal/child health, leadership and supervision, and clinical practice settings. Students participate in simulation-based training as well as supervised clinical experiences across partner healthcare sites.
Graduates of the program are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN licensing examination and pursue employment in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and other healthcare settings.
Key Features
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State-approved VN curriculum
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Small cohort size and supportive learning environment
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Hands-on skills instruction and interactive lab-based training
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Extensive clinical rotations
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Preparation for the NCLEX-PN exam
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Experienced nursing faculty
Program Length and Structure
The VN Training Program is a 47-week program following a structured calendar combining classroom learning, hands-on labs, and clinical rotations.
Total Hours:
The curriculum is divided into the following terms:
Term 1 – Foundations of Nursing Practice
Term 2 – Medical-Surgical Nursing
Term 3 – Specialty Nursing & Advanced Care
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Medical-Surgical Nursing III
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Leadership & Supervision
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Nursing Skills & Simulation
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Clinical Rotations in Specialty Areas
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NCLEX-PN Review and Preparation
Additional workshops and scheduled labs are incorporated throughout the calendar. Upon completion, students are prepared to take the NCLEX-PN exam.
Program Tuition and Fees
Total Program Cost: $28,250
Includes:
Out-of-Pocket Expenses (Not Included in Tuition)
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State board application fees
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NCLEX-PN exam fee
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Live Scan background check
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Transportation to clinical sites
- AHA BLS Certification
Payment Options
Interest-free monthly payment plans are available.
Federal financial aid (FAFSA) is not offered for this program.
Begin Your Application
Click the button below to begin your Vocational Nurse Program application. You will not be charged full tuition today. A $100 application fee is required to open your file.
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