Vocational Nursing Program
New skills, More opportunities.
At Angeles Institute, you will find a dedicated teaching and support staff with the unified goal of preparing you to become caring and competent entry-level nurse.
Each student has the capabilities to reach their goals and the Angeles Institute family is here to help.
Why Attend Angeles Institute over other schools? Here's why:
Accelerated 11 Month Program
Whether this is a stepping stone as you pursue more education or this is a start to a new career, Angeles will help you get there in less time.
All Inclusive Tuition
Angeles believes in providing 100% transparency with the fees associated with our programs: That's why we include your books, supplies and uniforms, within our tuition.
Financial Aid Available
Education should be accessible by everyone. That's why we make sure we provide you with all of the federal, state, local, and private loan and aid resource options that you qualify for.
Dedicated Student Affairs Team
We are committed to providing support to each unique students challenges. We offer tutoring and group study coordination. Student Affairs also assist students with securing child care, transportation, counseling, and other support services.
Important Dates and Deadlines
January 2025
Orientation: 01/17/2025
Class Start: 01/21/2025
April 2025
Orientation: 04/18/2025
Class Start: 04/21/2025
July 2025
Orientation: 07/18/2025
Class Start: 07/21/2025
October 2025
Orientation: 10/17/2025
Class Start: 10/20/2025
Vocational Nursing Program Overview
Upon acceptance into our vocational nursing program here at Angeles Institute, this is the journey each student will take:
Term 1 - 13 Weeks
100A - Intro To Client Centered Care
• 8 Weeks Theory / Lab
• Nursing Fundamentals
• 76% Cumulative Score or Greater
100B - Basic Clinical Skills
• 5 Weeks Clinical and Lab Rotation
• Nursing Fundamentals in a Clinical Setting
• Lab Exams Must Meet Minimum Passing Score
• May Appeal to Appeals Board to Restart
Term 2 - 13 Weeks
200A-M - The Client with Healthcare Deficits and Nursing Specialties
• 13 Weeks Theory/ Lab
• Weekly Body Systems
• 76% Cumulative Score or Greater Every Week
• Each Week is a Separate Grade
• 2 Body System Fails Allowed (Remediations)
• Three System Fails = Restart Term With Appeals Board Recommendation
Term 3 - 18 Weeks
300AB - Medical Surgical Nursing and Nursing Specialties
• 13 Weeks Clinical and Lab
• NCLEX Preparation
• Lab Exams Must Be Above 60%
• HESI Exams - Must Complete Remediations As Directed
• Must Pass Exit Exam
• May Be Restarted if Approved Through Appeals Board
Program Completion
300CD - Role Transition & Career Preparation
• 5 Weeks Skills Lab/ Lab Work
• NCLEX Preparation Through HESI
• Resume Building and Interview Skills
• Mock NCLEX Testing / Blind Tests
• Board Paperwork / Applications / Graduation Check
Angeles Institute is the premier Vocational Nursing Program in Los Angeles
Our state of the art simulation lab, intimate learning environment, and dedicated student success team make Angeles Institute the best program to have you ready to start your nursing career in under a year.
Vocational Nursing Application Process
Basic Requirements
The Basic Requirements to qualify for our Vocational Nursing Program are as follows:
• Be a minimum of 17 years of age or older
• Have a High School Diploma or GED
• Have official transcripts
• Drivers license and permanent residency card (if applicable)
• A social security card
Tour Angeles Institute
Walk the campus on a private tour surveying our classrooms, skills lab, and our state-of-the-art simulation lab.
The applicants will have the opportunity to ask questions about the program.
Admissions Interview
Upon completion of the tour, our admissions representative will discuss:
• Past History
• Ability
• Goals
• Interests
• Potential barriers to program completion
• Testing
• Scheduling
Entrance Exam
All applicants must pass our entrance exam in order to meet with a financial aid coordinator.
Meet Financial Coordinator
Here, you may ask as many questions about the financial aspects of the program as you need.
You will receive one on one guidance on how to complete the FAFSA Application.
You will also submit a background check and complete an enrollment agreement.
Academic Interview
A member of the the nursing administrative team will assess the applicant on the three tenants of core criteria. They are academic success (past and present), motivation, and barriers.
Academic success topics include:
• Transcript grades
• Entrance exam score
• Written essay score
Motivation topics include:
• Expectations, goals, and interest in the nursing field
• Current experience
• Why nursing?
• Support system and level of involvement
Barrier topics include:
• Scheduling (job/no job)
• Personal commitments (childcare, family care, etc.)
• Applicant concerns and/or questions
Step Seven
Acceptance into the program is granted after successfully completing all of the components of admissions, as well as there being availability in both the classroom and clinical settings.
Accreditations and Approvals
Angeles Institute has been granted institutional approval to operate from the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education pursuant of the California Education Code Section 94915 , the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education, and is an education agency member with the National League of Nursing.
