Frequently Asked Questions

• Admission Requirements

• How can I obtain more information about VN program?
  

  You can fill out our online contact form to have information mailed to you or to have a school representative contact you. Click here to do so.
  Or you simply call us at 1-877-GURNICK.

• I want to register for VN program. How do I get started?

  Please click on the link for more info about admission requirements.

• I have a foreign degree. Do I need to have my degree evaluated?

  Yes. Please find more info in Foreign Transcript / Diploma Evaluations policy in Catalog and Addendum.

• Where can I get my degree evaluated?

  Please find more info in Foreign Transcript / Diploma Evaluations policy in Catalog and Addendum.

• What is the SLE exam and how can I prepare for it?

  Please click on the link for more info about the SLE exam.

• What if I don’t pass the SLE exam?

  To qualify for the VN program you must pass the exam. Please click on the link for more info about the SLE exam.

• What does the entrance exam consist of?

  Please click on the link for more info about the SLE exam.

• I have a medical degree. Am I still required to take the entrance exam?

  Yes. All applicants regardless of degree or background must pass the entrance exam prior to admission into the program.

Prerequisite Coursework

• What are the prerequisites for VN program?

  Click on the link to learn more about Prerequisite Courses for VN Program.

• How often are the prerequisite courses offered?

  Prior to each program start date, usually twice per year.

• How long is the Essential Medical Bioscience course?

  Approximately 10 weeks/80 course hours.

• Are prerequisites included in the program length?

  No. Prerequisites are separate from the program and are not included in the program length.

Program

• Is the program accredited?

  Click on the link to learn more about VN Program Accreditation.

• How do I pay for the program?
  

  We have flexible payment options and private student loans.

• How long is the VN program?

  Please follow the link: Program Length and Schedule.

• What is the schedule of the program?

  Please follow the link: Program Length and Schedule.

• What happens if I fail a class? Will I be expelled from the program?

  Please find more info in Catalog and Addendum.

• What if I missed a class?

  Please find more info in Catalog and Addendum.

• Are there any breaks within the school year?

  Click on the link for more information: Academic Calendar.

• Can I still apply to the nursing program if I have a criminal history?

  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.

• Are didactic courses and laboratories held on campus?

  Yes.

• Is this a full time program?

  Yes. The program is considered to be a full time program, even though students are not required to be on campus full time.

• Can I take both night and day classes?

  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.

• Will I be able to maintain my employment while in the program?

  With careful time management, many students have been able to maintain part-time employment and have successfully completed the program.

Clinical Training

• How many hours of clinical training am I expected to perform?

  Please folllow the link: Program Length and Schedule.

• Do I have to find my own internship?

  No, an internship will be provided for all of our students.

• Where will the clinical training be conducted?

  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.

• What is the schedule for clinical internship?

  Please follow the link: Program Length and Schedule.

• Are the internships paid positions?

  No, all internships are unpaid.

• Will I be clinically evaluated during my internship?

  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

• How much does the program cost?

  To view the fee breakdown, please see the Program Fees section.

• Are prerequisites included in the program cost?

  Prerequisites are billed separately from the program and are not included into the program cost.

• What does the program cost include?

  Click on the link for more info about Program Fees.

• Can I obtain financial aid?

  Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts participates in various federal and state student financial assistance programs. Please see the Financial Aid section for more information.

• When do I start making payments towards my Sallie Mae loan?

  Contact Financial Aid Advisor if you have questions about Sallie Mae loans.

Graduation Information

• Once I graduate from the program will I be getting a degree or certificate?

  The Vocational Nurse Program is a diploma program.

• Do you offer job placement?

  Yes; we assist with job placements for all students who successfully complete the program. However, we cannot guarantee employment.

• Will the program prepare me to pass the NCLEX exam?

  Yes. NCLEX test preparation is strongly emphasized throughout our students’ entire curriculum at Gurnick Academy. We also teach NCLEX preparation class towards the end of the program and conduct reviews as well as optional NCLEX preparation courses.