Vocational Licensed Nurse Program
10 Most Frequently Asked Questions

1. I have more than 5 years experience working as CNA, CMA, EMT or Assisting in the Surgeons office but I just got my CNA certification 3 years ago; can I qualify for the program?
   Unfortunately, No. The BVNPT made very clear in their instruction that for consideration for Method #3 Based on Experience Equivalence the candidate has to have 5 years bedside experience as a CNA and not any other qualification.
   
   
2. If get my Licensure as an LVN from California, would my State endorse me in order to be able work as an LVN?
   This can not be guaranteed. The best advise is to check with your respective State Board of Nursing for the procedure for endorsement. Different States do have different policies and its always wise to check and be sure. However, many candidates have used this method as a bridge to the RN (ADN) programs by distance or online because the minimum requirement is at least an LVN
   
   
3. How long does it take to finish the program?
   This Program is self-paced and has an equivalence of 54 hours, normally it takes between 2-3 months for an average student who spends at least 4-5 hours a week to complete the program comfortably. However, since other candidates are eager to finish faster and commit more hours in a week, the shortest time recorded was 2 weeks; candidates determine when they want to complete and the access to the online material is unlimited.
   
   
4. How much is the Program? How are about Books?
   Since the only mandated class or course is Pharmacology, then its tuition fee which is $259.99 becomes the price for the program. This includes books and other resources that are freely provided online together with registration and mailing of the copy of your certificate to your physical address and the CA Board of Nursing (BVNPT)
   
   
5. How do I start? Do I have to move to CA to do the exams?
   To start this program, self register in the Pharmacology class by creating a "new account" click here, then confirm the email that is automatically sent to you, log in and click on Pharmacology, make payment securely online, and you are set! Or call 1-800-803-9671 and one of our representative will assist you. This course is online and also the CA Nursing Boards are computerized and can be taken anywhere in USA, you do not have to go to CA for Board Exams.
   
   
6. How is the whole process go?
   Once you successfully complete the Pharmacology course, we will mail you and the BVNPT a copy of original certificate. Download the 3 forms (General Application, Employer Verification and Fingerprint Scan) fill them carefully and include your certificate and mailed them in the sealed envelop to BVNPT on the address provided on their forms together with the required fees. Wait for 4-6 weeks to get a response of their evaluation of your application and approval for you to seat for your Boards! Congratulations!!
   
   
7. Do I need to take all courses listed?
   
   Not really, the only course that is mandatory for Method #3 is Pharmacology, however, its strongly advised that you take these other courses as review because you will seat for your Boards (NCLEX-PN) with other candidates that have been in traditional schools for 2 years studying those courses in details with labs and clinical, they stand better chances of passing per seat than those that just challenge.
   
   
8. Do you offer Refund?
   Since this course is entirely online, once a student is registered a full refund can only be given if cancelation is within 24 hours since registration, online hits that are less than 30 or whichever is less. So if you have registered for only 12 hours but you have 500 hits, no refund will be issued and vice versa i.e. more hours less hits.
   
   
   
9. How do I prepare for the Boards?
   Minnay Institute of Health Sciences has prepared a detailed program that helps students review the Board Exams (NCLEX-VN and NCLEX-PN) online, it has more than 5000 practice questions from all topics and courses that are normally asked in board exams. This package is interactive and deployable online for your convenience and it simulates the board exam with timed questions and tracking on your progress. Again access is unlimited as we are here to ensure your success, good luck in your new career, we are on your side! 
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