LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Offered by Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts San Jose, California

Overview

Tuition $42,873

Licensure pass rate (2025) 89%

Duration 12 months

A practical nursing program that prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN licensure to provide basic nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Career outlook

Employers hire licensed practical nurses to provide basic patient care such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with daily needs under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.

Getting in

What Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam Required

Apply through School application

What you'll need

Prerequisite courses
Transcripts
Background check
Immunizations
CPR certification
Interview

CCAT entrance exam, minimum score 16 (three attempts per calendar year); required Essential Medical Bioscience prerequisite course (about 10 weeks, waivable with recent C or better in equivalent courses); some campuses require an interview with the VN Program Coordinator and use an admission point system. Full time 12 months or part time 18 months (1,530 clock hours). San Jose total cost $42,873 ($1,700 prerequisite + $41,073 core); Sacramento $41,343; Van Nuys $36,930. Core starts vary by campus (e.g., November 9, 2026; January 4, 2027).

Prerequisite courses

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.