Hands-On Skills Lab Training
You practice in the skills lab 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 Fresno campus.
BVNPT-approved Institutionally accredited by ABHES
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Speak with the Fresno campus about starting your Vocational Nursing training.
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Someone from the Fresno campus will reach out about start dates, prerequisites, and next steps.
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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 Fresno 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 Fresno
Small Clinical Ratios
1 instructor to 10 students in lab and clinical settings. 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 Fresno-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 built genuine relationships with my instructors and classmates. Today, I’m officially Nurse Sandy, a hospice nurse.”
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 Fresno 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. Fresno 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.
Human First isn’t a slogan here. It’s how the program is built.
Speak with the Fresno campus about the next start date.
or call (559) 220-4338