The application for Fall of 2027 cohort will open Spring 2027 for admittance into
the program that is anticipated to start Fall 2027.
HESI A2 Testing will be available upon request through an off campus vendor. Dates
for HESI A2 offering on MJC West Campus will be available soon. Please recheck for
available dates/times. Please contact Allison Pieretti at pierettia@yosemite.edu for further details
VOCNR 300 is currently available Summer 2026 and Fall 2026. Please refer to the current
class search option on MJC website.
Requirements
Mandatory orientation
Be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
Have a High School Diploma, GED, or the U.S. equivalent.
Applied to MJC
Completion of an approved CNA program (verification through validated school transcripts).
CNA with 1000 hours work experience within the last 5 years (Former/Current Employer
Human Resources verification letter).
Successful Completion of the 4 Pre-requisite Courses with a C or better (75% passing)
Human Anatomy (ANAT) 125
Food and Nutrition, Intro in Nutritional Science (FDNTR) 219
Medical Terminology (MED ASST) 321
Intro into Vocational Nursing (VOCNR) 300
NOTE: Pre-requisite courses taken at other accredited schools may qualify for transfer
credit (does not apply to VOCNR 300)
Ability to pass HESI A2 entrance exam with a score of 75% and above.
Test will consist the following subjects
Math
Grammar
Reading
Critical Thinking
Anatomy
Approximate Cost is $65-70
Register and attend Mandatory Orientation
Orientation Dates and Times will be announced soon
Application Process
The Modesto Junior College (MJC) Vocational Nursing Program utilizes a Multi-criteria
Screening Process Advising Record (MSPAR) to evaluate and select applicants for admission.
This specified criterion is used to evaluate applicants, includes, but is not limited
to academic degrees, healthcare work experience, volunteer experience, military healthcare
work experience, life experiences, special circumstances, foreign language proficiency,
and the HESI A2 score.
Applicants must have a minimum score of 15 to be selected.
45 applicants will be offered an interview with a panel. Of the 45 applicants, 30
applicants will be accepted
Accepted applicants will be required to successfully complete a Clinical Clearance
process before being eligible to register for classes.
A medical history and physical examination.
Documentation of required immunizations.
A negative PPD skin test must be obtained.
Background Check
Drug Screen
CPR (BLS) Certified
Program Information
The program cost is approximately $6,856.02.
Information about uniforms will be given during mandatory orientation.
The next upcoming cohort will begin in August 2027 (pending BVNPT approval in Jan
2027)
Application Period will open Spring 2027
What is an LVN?
An entry-level health care provider who is responsible for rendering basic nursing
care.
A vocational nurse practices under the direction of a physician or registered nurse.
The student can contact the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
(BVNPT) when he/she feels this grievance process has not resolved their educational
problem.
For students that have Scope of practice and nursing education questions, these questions
are generally answered by the nursing education consultants (NEC) in the Board's Education
Unit. You may call the Education Unit secretary directly at (916) 263-7843 and ask
to speak to an NEC; For all other questions or concerns, please contact the BVNPT:
Mail your inquiry to the Board's Sacramento office at Board of Vocational Nursing
and Psychiatric Technicians 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 205 Sacramento, CA 95833
or E-mail the Education Division at bvnpt.sop@dca.ca.gov; NOTE: If you e-mail your
inquiry, please provide your full name and mailing address in addition to your e-mail
address
The Modesto Junior College (MJC) Vocational Nursing Program utilizes a Multi-criteria
Screening Process Advising Record (MSPAR) to evaluate and select applicants for admission.
This specified criterion is used to evaluate applicants, includes, but is not limited
to academic degrees, healthcare work experience, volunteer experience, military healthcare
work experience, life experiences, special circumstances, foreign language proficiency,
and the HESI A2 score. 
