Vocational Nurse 
(VN) Program

The VN program is offered twice a year in January and September.

Class Schedule

Program Cost

•	18-month program (1530 hours)
•	3 days a week (days vary) 
•	3 Segments

How to get started

Step 1. Complete all requirements to apply.
Step 2. Register for the TABE test ($15.00)
Registration is available ONLINE ONLY at:
www.clovisadulteducation.com
•	Scroll over Online Registration
•	Click Health Careers TABE Test
•	Or scan the QR code to register
Step 3. Submit a VN Application to the Nursing and Allied Health Department with the required documents.
For additional questions, please call the
Nursing and Allied Health Department
at 559.327.2860
 or visit our campus in Room A8 at
1452 David E. Cook Way 
Clovis, CA 93611

Visit us at our website: www.clovisasulteducation.com

If you received your diploma outside of the U.S., you must get your original transcript/diploma translated and evaluated from North American Educational Group (NAEG). See information below: 
•	Website:	www.naeg.org
•	E-mail:		info@naeg.org
•	Phone:		1.888.539.2804
Under “NOTES”, it must state: These studies are equivalent to either a General Equivalency Test or a High School diploma in the United States.

•	Must be at least 18 years of age
•	Pass the TABE placement tests in Reading and Math
•	Submit a VN Application with the following documents: See website for application deadline
o	High School Diploma or High School Equivalency
o	Nurse Assistant Certification (must be active)
o	Proof of 350 hours of employment as a CNA
o	2 letters of recommendation (anyone except family)
o	Government issued photo I.D
o	Birth Certificate
o	Social Security Card
o	One 2x2 passport photo 
o	American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card
Originals for all the above are required and CAE will take a photocopy

Uniform & Supplies
•	2 designated forest green scrub tops, bottoms, & 1 lab coat
•	Wristwatch with a second hand (no smart watches)
•	All white nursing shoes (no canvas or tennis shoes)
•	Penlight, stethoscope, & bandage scissors
•	Access to a laptop/PC & reliable internet REQUIRED
o	cell phones are NOT acceptable

Health Requirements
•	CAE Student Questionnaire
•	CAE Physical Exam Form
•	CAE Immunization form including:
•	2- step TB skin test
•	Hepatitis B Positive Titer
•	Varicella, MMR, Tdap vaccines
•	COVID-19 full vaccination & COVID booster
•	Flu vaccine (current season)
Additional Requirements
•	American Databank - Background Check, Drug Screening & Immunization Tracker

Important note

Pre-Requisite Classes (taken within 5 years of start date)
•	Medical Terminology			 	45 hours
•	Medical Math (Inter. Algebra, Math 103	)	45 hours
•	Nutrition (or FN 40)				33 hours
•	Anatomy & Physiology				60 hours
•	Vocational Nurse Prep (must be taken at CAE)	36 hours
All the above classes are offered on our campus, 3 times a year in January, May, and September.
View our current schedule on our website!

Requirements upon acceptance into the VN Program 

Requirements to apply for the VN Program 

Program Fee
•	$12,000 
Additional expenses up to $4,000 
•	Background Check/ Drug Screening &
Immunization Tracker		   $157 
•	Books 				   $varies
•	CAE Health Requirements		   $varies
•	Uniforms & Nursing Shoes		   $200
•	State Exam application fee		   $220
•	NCLEX Pearson VUE Testing fee	   $220
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify