2121 South El Camino Real Suite C200 San Mateo, CA 94403

Introduction to Gurnick Academy

Mission Statement History of Gurnick Why our Students are Successful

Vocational Nursing Program Breakdown

What are the responsibilities in these fields? Program Course Specifics

Accreditation
Financial Aid Career Services

Facts About our Vocational Nursing Programs

Graduation Rates Placement Rates

What's the next step

How to take the next step in becoming a student here at Gurnick

The mission of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is to offer quality allied-health and nursing programs that integrate professional skills, career-focused education and hands-on practical experience, empowering students to develop and achieve their personal and career potentials.

Established in February of 2004 National accreditation through Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) Programs: Vocational Nurse Program (VN PROGRAM) MRI Technology Program Ultrasound Technology Program Phlebotomy Technician Program

Campuses: San Mateo, Concord, Modesto and Fresno

Average amount of applicants: 325

Small Classroom sizes Hands on Training Teachers who are experts in their fields Up to date medical labs Flexible schedules Free tutoring Open door policy with Program Directors Large Academic Support System Large amount of Clinical Locations Special Events on Campus

A vocational nurse cares for the sick, injured or disabled individuals in hospitals, clinics, private homes, nursing homes and group homes. Many vocational nurses will work under the supervision of a registered nurse, and all vocational nurses are required to be licensed. Vocational nurses provide comfort, care and medical attention to individuals on a daily and as-needed basis. Many vocational nurses care for patients with chronic conditions and provide routine monitoring

 Essential Medical Bioscience-VN 001

Basics of general and human biology Molecular and Cell Biology Human Anatomy Microbiology Nutrition and biochemistry Medical Terminology

October 7, 2013-December 18, 2013

Length Clinical and Lab Didactic / Lab Sessions Schedule Clinical Sessions Schedule

13 months (52 weeks/1570 clock hours) 960+ hours in affiliated medical facilities and skills laboratory Morning: 9:00 am 2:00 pm Evening: 5:00 pm 10:00 pm Morning: 6:00 am 3:00 pm Evening: 3:00 pm 12:00 am

Must be at least 18 years of age Must have a High School Diploma or GED Must have an Associates Degree in any field of study Must be able to provide documentation of residency
State ID (Drivers License) Birth Certificate

Must pass Entrance Assessment Must go through the Interviewing Process with Program Coordinator Must pay Registration Fee of $75.00 Must pass and pay for Prerequisites

Gurnick Academy is proud to be approved and accredited at the program and institutional level by a number of private and public governmental and educational bureaus and bodies.
Our students are eligible to participate in the federal student financial aid programs

Grants Federal Student Loans Federal Work-Study Private Student Loans Payment Plans Military Friendly: GI Bill

Gurnick has a Career Placement Department and a Contract Affiliations Department, which create, maintain and develop relations that ensure student placements into internships. We also provide up-to-date career-placement workshops, interview tips that are current and practical, and newsletters and job opportunities

Interviewing Skills Seminars Resume/Cover Letter preparation Seminars Job Searching Techniques Referrals to potential employers Mock Interviews

 Graduation Rates (On time Graduation, 2012)

San Mateo Campus 67%

Placement Rates (2011-2012 School Year)

San Mateo Campus 72%
The median wage in 2012 for Licensed Vocational Nurses in California was $51,760.00 annually, or $24.88 hourly. The median wage for Licensed Vocational Nurses in the San Francisco/Bay Area was $62,507.00 annually, or $30.06 hourly.

 Assessment:
Multiple Choice Reading, Vocabulary, Math No Time Limit Three Attempts

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