Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the requirements for Vocational Nursing programs?

A: Please come by APNI to pick up a brochure for either program. Our office manager may be able to answer most of your questions.

Q: Do you offer full time as well as part time schedules for the Vocational Nursing Program?

A: We offer only part time schedule for the VN Program for now. Full time schedule is certainly under consideration for the coming year.

Q: How long is the part time VN program?

A: The length is 16 months for part time, with three full days a week. After the initial two months of theories, the class will start its clinical rotation of two days a week, and a full day of theory.

Q: Which are the days? Are there classes on weekends?

A: Clinical days are Monday and Wednesday 7:00 am–2:00 pm, theory on Friday or Saturday. The hours are designed in such a way so that you may still hold down a job while going to school.

Q: How often does Advanced Pro offer the Vocational Nursing program?

A: We offer the VN program once a year; the next one will begin in July 2007. The pre-requisite courses are usually offered three months prior to the VN program.

Q: Do you grant credit for pre-requisite courses taken at other school?

A: Yes. Courses taken at any other accredited schools are acceptable as long as you submit a copy of an official transcript of the courses.

Q: What kind of student financing options do you offer?

A: We are on the process of obtaining approval to be covered by Title IV, government financial aid is not yet available. We offer several alternate payment options: a student loan from “FACT” that allows you to pay by monthly installments, or a monthly installment payment plan offers by APNI; both without interests. We also accept any payment options from outside/private funding.

Q: What is your refund policy?

A: Each applicant is entitled to a full refund of all the charges minus the registration fee of $100.00 if request to withdraw is made within five business days after the signing of the enrollment agreement. If applicant withdraws after the program has started, the amount of refund will be pro-rated accordingly.

Q: Will I be eligible to sit for the LVN State Board when I have completed the VN Program?

A: Yes, certainly. Our VN Program trains and prepares you to take the NCLEX-PN State Board Exam. APNI has a large computer lab. with 12 user friendly PCs loaded with the latest application and NCLEX review software for test practices.

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