*82 Approved Instructional Weeks include Technical Courses taken before enrolling in the 30 Weeks of General Education courses at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts.
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable) | $0.00 |
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable) | $100.00 |
Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed) | $225.00 |
Tuition Fee | $19,800.00 |
TOTAL PROGRAM COST* *Program Fees are subject to change |
$20,125.00 |
The Associate of Science in Vocational Nursing program is intended for students who have graduated from a Board-approved Vocational Nurse program from an accredited institution or successfully completed a minimum of 1,530 clock hours of BVNPT-approved curriculum for the VN program with a GPA of 2.5 or above. Please consider enrolling in our Vocational Nurse program if you do not meet these requirements.
Program Mission
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts’ mission is to offer quality allied health and nursing programs that integrate professional skills, career-focused education, and hands-on practical experience by empowering students to develop and achieve their personal and career goals.
Program Description
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts’ Vocational Nursing graduates joins a career in the growing healthcare field. Vocational nurses provide primary medical care under the direction of registered nurses and doctors. They monitor patients’ health, discuss care with patients, keep records, and administer primary care, including changing bandages and inserting catheters.
The Associate of Science in Vocational Nursing Program is a two-semester program for graduates of an approved Vocational Nursing or Practical Nursing program who wish to obtain an Associate of Science Degree.
The program builds on the vocational nursing diploma program by adding the same general education courses to our Associate of Science in Nursing Program (ADN).
Incorporate nursing, behavioral, and physical sciences principles to provide competent care to clients of different ages with different biopsychosocial needs.
Apply knowledge of specific disease conditions in clients’ prevention, treatment, nursing care, and rehabilitation.
Differentiate the role of the Vocational Nurse within the medical team.
Adhere to professional standards incorporating a Vocational Nurse’s legal and ethical responsibilities.
Utilize critical thinking in assessing, planning, intervening, and evaluating client care within the scope of Vocational Nurse practice.
Effective communication demonstrates organization, prioritization, delegation, and collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Prepare the Associate Degree student with the knowledge, skill, and ability to administer safe, ethical, and competent nursing care as a beginning practitioner in various settings.
*(82 Approved Instructional Weeks include Technical Courses taken before enrolling in the 30 Weeks of General Education courses at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts.)
The program information, length, and schedule may change. Make sure to read the accompanying Catalog and Addendum for changes and updates. Check in with an Admission Advisor for details. The expected program length is 30 weeks to complete all 33 semester credit hours of online General Education courses after receiving transfer credit for 57.5-semester credits of a prior Vocational Nursing or Practical Nursing program. Graduates earn 90.5 semester credit hours and an Associate of Science Degree in Vocational Nursing.
Please review the following requirements: General Admission Requirements for all programs.
Each program has specific physical and non-physical requirements to ensure our students’ and patients’ safety and welfare. Almost all of our students (check with an Admission Advisor if applicable) must be able to:
The following requirements must be met for a student to graduate from the A.S. in Vocational Nursing program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts:
Please review the following requirements: General Admission Requirements for all programs.
Each program has specific physical and non-physical requirements to ensure our students’ and patients’ safety and welfare. Almost all of our students (check with an Admission Advisor if applicable) must be able to:
The following requirements must be met for a student to graduate from the A.S. in Vocational Nursing program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts:
Course Number | Title | Clock Hours | Semester Credit Hours |
---|---|---|---|
GE 020A | Human Body in Health and Disease I with Lab | 75.0 | 4.0 |
GE 041 | General Microbiology with Lab | 75.0 | 4.0 |
GE 222 | English Reading and Composition | 45.0 | 3.0 |
GE 112 | Algebra I | 45.0 | 3.0 |
GE 202 | General Psychology | 45.0 | 3.0 |
GE 020B | Human Body in Health and Disease II with Lab | 75.0 | 4.0 |
GE 031 | Nutrition in Health & Disease | 45.0 | 3.0 |
GE 110 | Critical Thinking | 45.0 | 3.0 |
GE 201 | Introduction to Sociology | 45.0 | 3.0 |
GE 240 | Public Speaking, Basics of Effective Communication | 45.0 | 3.0 |
Total | 540.0 | 33.0 |
Read the A.S. in Vocational Nursing Program Course Descriptions.
Students are expected to have at least the following skills before taking distance education courses:
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts holds national institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). ABHES accreditation does not include continuing education courses.
ABHES Mailing Address:
6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730
North Bethesda, MD 20852
ABHES Phone: 301-291-7550
ABHES Email: Info
ABHES Website: abhes.org
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act (CPPEA) of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. CPPEA governs the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.
The Office of Student Assistance and Relief is available to support prospective students, current students, or past students of private postsecondary educational institutions in making informed decisions, understanding their rights, and navigating available services and relief options. The office may be reached by calling (888) 370- 7589, option #5, or by visiting osar.bppe.ca.gov.
BPPE Mailing Address:
1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 225
Sacramento, CA 95834
BPPE Phone: 888-370-7589
BPPE Email: General
BPPE Website: bppe.ca.gov
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts aims to help every student obtain Financial Aid* to attend their chosen program. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts participates in various federal and state student financial assistance programs.
The financial aid programs are designed to assist students with inadequate financial resources to meet their education’s total cost. Each campus has a Financial Aid Advisor who can help students with any financial aid questions.
For more information, please visit our Financial Aid page.
*for those who qualify
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According to Career Profiles, an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) are two-year degrees for those seeking to become Registered Nurses.1 While Bachelor Degrees in Nursing (BSNs) are four-year programs for those seeking to become Registered Nurses.*1 Both the ADN/ASN and BSN degrees qualify students to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam and apply for RN licensure.1
According to Career Profiles, ADN programs generally focus more on practical skills, while BSN programs delve more deeply into theoretical knowledge. However, the core curriculum for both programs is typically quite similar, with courses in community health nursing, gerontological nursing, pediatrics, maternal and newborn nursing, and psychiatric nursing. BSN programs include courses not offered in ADN programs, such as nursing technology, research, and informatics.1
*There are several accelerated programs (fast-track or bridge) that may truncate this timeframe.
Citations:
1^a, b, c “Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN).” Www.careerprofiles.info. Career Profiles. 2022. (Accessed June 7, 2022.)
With careful time management, many students have maintained part-time employment and have completed the program. Please find more info in the Catalog and Addendum.
The program is considered a full-time program.
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