Vocational Nursing is an Associate Of Science program (Hybrid) offered by Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in Fresno, CA. The program takes 30 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $19,800.
Program Overview
Associate of Science in Vocational Nursing (A.S. in VN) program graduates join the healthcare field as a career. Vocational nurses provide primary medical care under the direction of registered nurses and doctors. They monitor patients’ health, discuss care with patients, keep records, and administer primary care, including changing bandages and inserting catheters.
The A.S. in VN program is a two (2) semester program for graduates of an approved Vocational Nursing or Practical Nursing program who wish to obtain an Associate of Science Degree.
The program builds on the vocational nursing diploma program by adding the same general education courses to our Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) program.
Program goals and objectives.
- Incorporate nursing, behavioral, and physical sciences principles to provide competent care to clients of different ages with different biopsychosocial needs.
- Apply knowledge of specific disease conditions to prevent, treat, provide nursing care, and facilitate rehabilitation for clients.
- Differentiate the role of the Vocational Nurse within the medical team.
- Adhere to professional standards incorporating legal and ethical responsibilities.
- Utilize critical thinking in assessing, planning, intervening, and evaluating client care within the scope of Vocational Nurse practice.
- Utilize effective communication to demonstrate organizational skills, prioritization, delegation, and collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Prepare the Associate Degree student with the knowledge, skill, and ability to administer safe, ethical, competent nursing care as a beginning practitioner in various settings.
What sets this Program apart
- Asynchronous Courses Online
- Gen Eds for AP Program Pathways
- Job Placement Assistance
- Veteran & Military Benefits Eligible
Admission Requirements and Process
All applicants to Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts must meet the General Admission Requirements for all Programs, including the entrance exam where required, and the additional admission requirements for this program.
- All courses must meet the baseline general education criteria for the California State University system (CSUs).
- Please note: An official transcript must be provided for the above prerequisites if requesting course credit, and it will only be accepted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Department of Education. Copies are not accepted. All coursework must be completed with a grade of at least a “C.”
- Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4-point scale) or higher in Vocational or Practical Nursing coursework. Official transcripts are required.
- Provide proof of graduation from a Board-approved Vocational/Practical Nursing Program from an accredited institution, or have completed at least 1,530 BVNPT-approved curriculum hours for the VN Program.
General Requirements
- High school transcriptPossess an official high school transcript from an approved/accredited high school or equivalent; foreign credentials follow the Foreign Transcript/Degree Evaluation Policy.
- Minimum ageBe at least 18 (official ID is required) to enroll in a core program; some programs allow enrollment at age 17.
- Online applicationComplete the Online Application, the Distance Education Questionnaire, the Academic Integrity Statement and the Consent to Receive Electronic Communications.
- Health and background requirementsComply with Gurnick's immunization, health screening, background check and CPR/First Aid requirements; documentation is due before clinical rotations.
- Admissions meetingMeet with the program's Admission Advisor to review all required disclosures and receive complete information before enrolling with Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts.
- Financial aid meetingMeet with a Financial Aid Advisor to review all required disclosures and receive complete information before enrolling (this does not apply to non-financial aid programs or…
Application Process
- 1Attend an information sessionAttend or view a live or recorded information session for the program.
- 2Meet with an Admission AdvisorMeet with the program's Admission Advisor to review all required disclosures and receive complete information before enrolling.
- 3Complete the online applicationComplete the Online Application, including the Distance Education Questionnaire, the Academic Integrity Statement and the Consent to Receive Electronic Communications.
- 4Meet with a Financial Aid AdvisorMeet with a Financial Aid Advisor to review required disclosures; to apply for federal aid, complete the FAFSA using Gurnick's school code 041698.
- 5Pay fees and enrollPay the $100 non-refundable registration fee and all applicable fees per the published fee schedule before an enrollment agreement is issued.
Program Schedule
The expected program length is 30 weeks to complete all 33 semester credit hours of online General Education courses, following the transfer credit of 57.5 semester credits of a prior Vocational Nursing or Practical Nursing program. Graduates earn 90.5 semester credit hours and an Associate of Science Degree in Vocational Nursing.
Upcoming start date for this program: January 4, 2027 (application deadline December 4, 2026).
- January 04th, 2027
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Tuition and fees. Registration Fee (non-refundable) $100.00; Student Tuition Recovery Fund $0.00; Textbooks $225.00; Tuition $19,800.00. Total program cost $20,125.00. Total program cost excludes transportation, room and board, and personal expenses.
Total fees per period of enrollment. Period 1: $10,425.00; Period 2: $9,700.00.
Cost of Attendance, 2026–2027 (one academic year). Tuition & Fees $19,900.00; Books $225.00; Transportation $6,300.00; Food & Housing $17,876.00; Personal Expenses $638.00; Loan Fees $108.00; Laptop Fees $450.00; Total Cost of Attendance (One Academic Year) $45,497.00. Individual student costs will vary.
Financial aid. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts participates in various federal and state student financial assistance programs, including the Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG, Direct and Direct PLUS Loans, Cal Grant, Sallie Mae® and Campus Door loans, and veteran benefits, for those who qualify. Each campus has a Financial Aid Advisor. Gurnick's FAFSA school code is 041698.
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Other fees, as applicable. ATI TEAS $120; background check $33–$75; drug testing $74–$148; CPR $55–$80; fingerprinting $81 and up; licensing board fees $200–$500 depending on the exam and license; campus parking permit $25; graduation ceremony fee $20–$50. Some of these fees may be paid by Gurnick Academy for some programs.
Curriculum
The program adds 33 semester credit hours of online General Education courses to the transfer credit of 57.5 semester credits from a prior Vocational Nursing or Practical Nursing program.
Required Courses
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Career Outcomes
Career paths. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse.
School Performance Fact Sheet, calendar year 2024. Associate of Science in Vocational Nursing – 90.5 Semester Credit Hours at the Fresno campus reported an on-time completion rate of 78% (127 of 163 students available for graduation); a job placement rate of 78% (97 of 125 graduates available for employment employed in the field) (published March 17, 2026).
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts holds institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE).
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
