Want to Start Vocational Nursing Training? Start Preparing Now with HDMC!
HDMC Is Here to Help You Prepare for Your Vocational Nursing Career
If you’re thinking about starting a Vocational Nursing program, preparing early can help you understand the admissions requirements and get ready for the commitment of nursing school. At High Desert Medical College (HDMC), prospective students don’t have to figure out the process on their own. HDMC’s VN Prep walks prospective students through the application process, and offers free ATI TEAS tutoring and preparation resources. HDMC also offers ongoing enrollment with frequent Vocational Nursing class starts throughout the year. If you want to start your VN training, HDMC is here to help you get started!
How Do You Prepare for HDMC’s Vocational Nursing Program?
Before applying to HDMC’s Vocational Nursing program there are five steps you will want to complete:
Step 1: Visit the Campus
Your first step is meeting with Admissions. During your appointment, you’ll learn more about the VN program, discuss the time commitment and expectations, and receive instructions for your entrance exam. To move forward with testing, you’ll need a government-issued photo ID, Social Security card, and proof of a high school diploma or GED.
Step 2: Take the ATI TEAS Exam
Prospective VN students must complete the ATI TEAS exam and earn a minimum score of 55%. Applicants are allowed up to three attempts per year.
HDMC helps students prepare by providing free access to the TEAS Mastery Hub app, which includes videos and practice questions. All HDMC campuses also offer FREE TEAS tutoring, with specific content varying by campus. A TEAS ATI Overview and Q&A is offered every Thursday via Zoom for additional support.
Step 3: Interview
After passing the ATI TEAS exam, Admissions will schedule you an interview with the Director of Nursing. This interview is required for admission consideration into the Vocational Nursing program.
Step 4: Submit Required Documents
After successfully completing the interview, Step 4 is to submit the required health and compliance documentation. Requirements include a physical examination using HDMC’s official form, required immunizations and tests, a background check, and drug screening. All clinical and compliance requirements must be completed and approved before starting the program.
Step 5: Enroll!
Once you have completed the admissions steps, passed the required exam, finished your interview, and submitted the necessary clearances, the last step is to enroll in the program. You’ll complete your enrollment paperwork, confirm your official start date, and prepare for classroom and clinical training.
What Will You Learn in HDMC’s Vocational Nursing Program?
HDMC’s Vocational Nursing program combines theoretical education with practical, hands-on skills training. Students learn how to:
- Provide basic nursing care
- Administer medications
- Document patients’ signs and symptoms
- Perform therapeutic and rehabilitative measures
Courses in the Vocational Nurse program include Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Medical-Surgical Mental Health, Maternal-Child Health Leadership, and clinical training in various facilities.
The Vocational Nursing program includes 1,530 total hours, with 850 classroom hours and 680 externship hours. Students receive classroom instruction, hands-on lab training, and real-world experience through an externship.
How Long Is HDMC’s Vocational Nursing Program?
HDMC’s Vocational Nursing program can be completed in as few as 61 weeks full-time, or 84 weeks part-time. Daytime and evening options are available.
Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion in Vocational Nursing. Program tuition also includes the cost of the NCLEX-PN exam, BVNPT Application for Licensure by Exam, and VN IV Therapy Certification and Blood Withdrawal class.
Start Preparing for Vocational Nursing Training Today!
If becoming a Vocational Nurse is your goal, you can begin preparing before your first day of class. Take advantage of HDMC’s VN Prep resources, free TEAS tutoring, TEAS Mastery Hub app, and weekly TEAS ATI Overview and Q&A sessions to better understand the admissions process and prepare for your next steps. HDMC offers ongoing enrollment with frequent Vocational Nursing class starts throughout the year, so now is a great time to begin preparing. Visit the HDMC VN Prep page and explore the Vocational Nursing program, or call 888-633-4362 to connect with Admissions.