Admissions
To be considered for admission to the Annenberg School of Nursing VN program, candidates must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a US high school diploma or equivalent (foreign diploma must be evaluated for equivalence)
- Valid California drivers license or ID
- Social Security card
- Pass the TEAS exam
- Pass a physical
- Be capable of performing the physical duties required of a nurse
- Pass a background check and drug screening
- Speak, read, and write English.
Applicants also must interview with the ASN Director, complete a student questionnaire, and provide two letters of recommendation from relevant sources (no family). For a complete list, click below to download the Course Catalog:
Click below to download the Vocational Nursing Student Performance Fact Sheet:
TEAS Entrance Exam
In order to evaluate students’ academic preparedness, applicants must take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). Readiness is evaluated in four areas: Math, Science, English, and Reading for a total of 170 questions.
More on the TEAS Entrance Exam
Tuition and Fees
Tuition at the Annenberg School of Nursing is an all-inclusive fee that covers:
- Four 12-week sessions
- 576 hours of classroom instruction
- 954 hours of hands-on clinical instruction
- Uniforms (3 sets of scrubs plus 1 extra pant, white jacket, 2 t-shirts, 1 sweatshirt)
- Clinical supplies (watch, stethoscope, pen light)
- All textbooks
- Required background check
- CPR training and card
- Fire safety training and card
- Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training and card
- Physical exam
- Vaccinations (Hepatitis B and others as needed)
- ATI Virtual Tutor
- All ATI preparation Exams (CARP)
- Exam fee for NCLEX-PN®
- LVN License fee
*****Your tuition cost? A very competitive $25,100.00 for all of the above items.*****
And to assist with your tuition cost, we have several financial aid and scholarship programs available for those who qualify.
More Information on Tuition & Fees
Physical Working Requirements
STRENGTH.
Nursing hands are caring hands. But they have to be strong hands, too. In fact, nursing is a profession that requires some degree of fitness and strength. To qualify, candidates must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Nurses must also have the strength to pull and push. Another physical demand of nurses is standing for long periods of time, up to 12 hours.
AWARENESS.
Even under the best conditions nursing is hard work. Nurses need to be aware of their surroundings their entire shift. Mental awareness minimizes the risks inherent in the profession.
Risks
- Distractions caused by frequent interruptions.
- Injury from burns, equipment, and odors.
- Exposure to infectious waste and diseases including TB, Hepatitis, and AIDS.
Alternate Student Policy
Because of our rigorous admission standards, the quality of our applicants, and the limited number of students we accept, some very qualified students may not be admitted. However, we do have an Alternate Policy. For more information, please see the Course Catalog.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Annenberg School of Nursing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or veteran status in the recruitment of students, or in the implementation of its policies, procedures, and activities.
