Hands-On Skills Lab Training
You practice in a nursing simulation suite with four specialty rooms and high-fidelity mannequins before you ever touch a patient.
Take the first step towards a career in Vocational Nursing
In as little as 12 months you’ll receive hands-on clinical training and NCLEX-PN preparation at Gurnick Academy’s San Jose campus.
BVNPT-approved Institutionally accredited by ABHES
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You already have the instinct. This program gives it the education.
- Maybe you’re the one people call when something goes wrong
- Maybe you’re ready to leave a job that never felt like yours
- Either way, this is that instinct, with training behind it
Gurnick Academy’s San Jose campus trains vocational nurses who know how to change a dressing, read a chart, and sit with a scared patient at 2am.
Program at a glance
- Program length
- 12 months, 48 approved instructional weeks
- Exam prep
- NCLEX-PN preparation built into final module
- Start schedule
- Prerequisite courses start weekly, core program starts January 4, 2027
- Class schedule
- Day & Evening Classes Offered
Why Gurnick Academy San Jose
Small Clinical Ratios
During skills lab and clinical externships. Not one of forty faces in a lecture hall.
NCLEX-PN Preparation
NCLEX-PN preparation is built into your final module, so you finish the program ready to sit the exam.
Financial Aid Available for Those Who Qualify
A San Jose-based advisor walks you through your options one-on-one.
Career Placement Support
Resume and portfolio help, one-on-one coaching and mock interviews, and job placement assistance when you graduate.
Clinical Hours Provided
An externship will be provided for all of our students through Gurnick Academy’s affiliated clinical facilities — you’re not left to find a placement on your own.
Hear it from someone who sat where you’re sitting.
“I have found Gurnick to be a much more personable and resourceful program to be part of. The program is challenging, but students are incredibly well-supported, with access to instructors and resources that enable them to perform at their best.”
Approved by the California BVNPT. Institutionally accredited by ABHES.
Questions people actually ask
What does the program cost?
Full tuition and fee details for the Vocational Nursing San Jose campus can be found here. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Do I need healthcare experience to apply?
No. A roughly four-week prerequisite course comes first. No prior experience required.
How long is the whole program?
12 months of core training after the prerequisite course.
Is financial aid available?
Yes, for those who qualify. San Jose has a dedicated advisor on staff.
Will I be ready to work when I graduate?
You’ll leave with clinical hours, NCLEX-PN preparation, and career services support, including job placement assistance.
What’s the difference between an LVN and an RN?
An LVN provides direct patient care under a physician’s or RN’s supervision. It’s a shorter path into healthcare, and for many students, it becomes a first step toward becoming an RN.
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Speak with the San Jose campus about the next start date.
or call (408) 560-4205