Start Your Nursing Career in 47 Weeks
Project Heartbeat’s Vocational Nursing Program in Oakland
✓ NCLEX-PN Exam Preparation
✓ 954 Hours of Clinical Training
✓ Interest-Free Payment Plans
✓ Classes Start March 2, 2026
Why Choose Project Heartbeat’s Vocational Nursing Program?
Starting your nursing career shouldn’t mean choosing between quality education and affordability. Our 47-week LVN training program in Oakland delivers comprehensive clinical training, experienced faculty, and flexible payment options—all at the Bay Area’s most established healthcare training center since 1996.
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
Transparent, Affordable Pricing
Total Program Cost
- ✓ Tuition: $25,000
- ✓ Registration: $100
- ✓ Supplies & Equipment: $100
- ✓ Uniforms/Scrubs: $100
- ✓ Liability Insurance: $300
- ✓ Background Screening: $150
- ✓ Textbooks: $2,500 (paid directly to Elsivier)
Payment Schedule
Are You Eligible? Admission Requirements
Basic Requirements
Pre-Program Requirements
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