LVN Program FAQ

LVN Program FAQ
Admission Requirements
Q: How can I obtain more information about LVN program?
A: you simply call us at 1-714-539-6561
Q: I want to register for LVN program. How do I get started?
A: First step is to contact the school and make an appointment with the Admission Counselor. All applicants need to fill out an application, and pay the $150 application fee; all applicants need to have
a High School Diploma or equivalent. All Applicants must pass an entrance exam and might need an
interview.
Q: I have a foreign degree. Do I need to have my degree evaluated?
A: Yes. All prospective applicants with a foreign degree must have their degree evaluated prior to
enrollment of the program.
Q: Where can I get my degree evaluated?
A: The importance behind the evaluation is to confirm that you have the equivalent or better to a U.S.
high school education. You may use any accredited evaluation agency.
Q: What should I expect during my visit to register for LVN Program?
A: You will take an entrance exam. You will also receive a school tour and meet with a counselor. You
will need to pay a non-refundable registration fee of $150.
Q: What does the entrance exam consist of?
A: The entrance exam consists of 50 questions in the areas of basic math and basic English.
Q: I have a medical degree. Am I still required to take the entrance exam?
A: Yes. All applicants regardless of degree or background must pass the entrance exam prior to
admission into the program.
Program
Q: Is the program accredited?
A: The LVN program is accredited by BVNPT - Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
2535 Capitol Oaks Drive
Suite 205
Sacramento, CA 95833
Phone: (916) 263-7800
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Q: Do you offer job placement?
A: Yes; we offer job placement assistance for all students who successfully complete the program.
However, we cannot guarantee employment.
Q: How do I pay for the program?
A: We have flexible payment options and private student loans.
Q: How long is the LVN program?
A: Program is approximately 12 months long including clinical training. This does not include the time needed for the Essential Medical Bioscience course.
Q: What is the schedule of the program?
A: Morning group meets 7 am - 3 pm for lectures and from 7 am – 3 pm for clinicals. Evening Group meets 5:30 pm – 9:30pm for lectures and from 7 am – 7 pm for clinical(Sat, Sun).
Q: What happens if I fail a class? Will I be expelled from the program?
A: Student will be placed on probation and will have a chance to prepare and retest in a failed subject.
If a student has failed during probation he/she will not be able to continue the program. However, student might re-apply and continue the program with the next available group (Subject to space
availability).
Q: What if I missed a class?
A: Our general attendance policy indicates that students must attend all scheduled classes. If you know in advance that you will need to miss a class please notify your instructors and make necessary arrangements for makeup work. Leave of absence can be granted by the program director under certain conditions (Please discuss this with the program director).
Q: Are there any breaks within the school year?
A: As a student you will have a 1 week Summer and a 1 week Winter break as well as
Martin Luther King Day Presidents Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day
Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day
Q: Can I still apply to the nursing program if I have a criminal history?
A: The Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) requires a background check for state licensure. Clinical facilities may deny your participation if your criminal history involves violent crimes, substance abuse crimes, and sexually violent crimes.
Q: What is the length of the program?
A: 12 months.
Q: Do you offer online classe s?
A: No. All coursework is hands-on consisting of Didactic lectures, Laboratories, and Clinical Internship.
Q: Are didactic course s and laboratories held on campus?
A: Yes.
Q: Is this a full time program?
A: Yes. The program is considered to be a full time program, even though students are not required to
be on campus full time.
Q: Can I take both night and day classes?
A: No, students are not able to switch back and forth between day and evening classes. Students can enroll only into the day schedule or night schedule (not both). However, special circumstances may be
accommodated at the discretion of the instructor or program director.
Clinical Training
Q: How many hours of clinical training am I expected to perform?
A: 960+ hours in affiliated medical facilities.
Where will the clinical training be conducted?
A: Your internship will be provided through our affiliated clinical facilities. These facilities consist of hospitals, outpatient imaging facilities and private doctors’ offices. It is the student’s responsibility to commute to the various internship sites. The list of the clinics is fluid, and ever changing.
Q: Will I be clinically evaluated during my internship?
A: Yes, all students will be evaluated on a continual basis onsite by the program director/clinical
coordinator, as well as the student’s clinical instructor. These evaluations will take place at the internship site. All interns will be notified in advance of their upcoming evaluations.
Tuition
Q: How much doe s the program cost?
A: $19,500
Q: Are prerequisite s included in the program cost?
A: Prerequisites are billed separately from the program and are not included into the program cost.
Q: Can I obtain financial aid?
A: Our institution does not provide financial aid, nor accepts grants. Graduation Information
Q: Once I graduate from the program will I be getting a degree or certificate?
A: The Vocational Nursing Program is a certificate program.
Q: Once I graduate where am I eligible to work?
A: Upon successful completion of the program and after obtaining the license, graduates will be able to obtain entry level positions i n hospitals, outpatient centers, doctors’ offices, and other facilities that
utilize Licensed Vocational Nurses.
Q: Do you offer job placement?
A: Yes; we assist with job placements for all students who successfully complete the program.
However, we cannot guarantee employment.
Q: Will the program prepare me to pass the NCLEX exam?
A: Yes. NCLEX test preparation is strongly emphasized throughout our students’ enti re curriculum at Stanton University. We also teach NCLEX preparation class towards the end of the program and
conduct reviews as well as optional NCLEX preparation courses。