Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program in Oakland, California
Fall 2026 enrollment now open with up to $10,000 in scholarship opportunities.
✓ NCLEX-PN Exam Preparation
✓ 954 Hours of Clinical Training
✓ Interest-Free Payment Plans
✓ Classes Start Fall 2026
Why Choose Our LVN Program in Oakland?
Starting your nursing career shouldn’t mean choosing between quality education and affordability. Our approved LVN school in Oakland offers a 47-week vocational nursing program with comprehensive clinical training, experienced faculty, and flexible payment options—at the Bay Area’s most established healthcare training center since 1996.
Founding Cohort Advantage
As Project Heartbeat’s inaugural LVN cohort, Fall 2026 students benefit from smaller class sizes, increased faculty access, and a highly focused learning environment. Built on nearly 30 years of healthcare education experience, the founding cohort receives enhanced academic support and direct access to program leadership during the launch of our vocational nursing program in Oakland.
Your Journey to Becoming an LVN
Building Your Nursing Foundation Courses:
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Basic Nursing Skills
- Pharmacology A
- Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing
Clinical Experience
- Long-Term Care Facilities
Advanced Patient Care Skills Courses
- Medical-Surgical Nursing II
- Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing
- Pharmacology B
- Advanced Nursing Skills
Clinical Experience
- Sub-Acute/Skilled Nursing Facilities
Specialization & NCLEX Prep Courses
- Medical-Surgical Nursing III
- Leadership & Supervision
- Maternal-Child Nursing
- NCLEX-PN® Review and Preparation
Clinical Experience
- Hospitals and Specialty Units
Approved by the California Board of Vocational Nursing (BVNPT)
Project Heartbeat’s Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program is approved by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT), the state regulatory authority for vocational nursing education in California.
BVNPT approval confirms that our program meets all state requirements for vocational nursing education in California, including curriculum standards, qualified faculty, clinical training hours, and facility resources.
The program includes a total of 1,530 hours of instruction, combining classroom theory with supervised clinical experience, and is designed to prepare graduates for eligibility to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination.
Transparent, Affordable Pricing
Total Program Cost
- ✓ Tuition: $25,000
- ✓ Application Fee: $100
- ✓ Supplies & Equipment: $100
- ✓ Uniforms/Scrubs: $100
- ✓ Liability Insurance: $300
- ✓ Background Screening: $150
- ✓ Textbooks: $2,500 (paid directly to Elsivier)
Payment Schedule
Scholarships Available
Merit-based scholarships of up to $10,000 per student are available for qualified applicants to our Fall 2026 inaugural LVN cohort in Oakland.
Scholarship awards are determined through a competitive application process and may vary based on timing, qualifications, and cohort availability.
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