A 48-week path to RN or LVN licensure — tuition-free.
Calby's nursing program is a 48-week hybrid curriculum delivered mostly online, with six intensive weeks of in-person clinicals at your matched partner college. Tuition is fully sponsored. You pay only the $20 application fee to get started.
Apply Now — $20How the 48 weeks are structured.
Weeks 1–42 — Online Coursework
All academic instruction is delivered online through your assigned partner college's learning platform. You'll complete coursework on your own schedule, with structured weekly milestones and support from instructors.
Weeks 43–48 — In-Person Clinicals
Six intensive weeks at your matched partner college for hands-on clinical training. This is the only mandatory in-person requirement. Travel and lodging details are provided during admissions.
Core curriculum areas.
Anatomy & Physiology
Foundational understanding of the human body, organ systems, and how they interact in health and disease.
Pharmacology
Drug classifications, dosage calculations, administration routes, and patient safety protocols.
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Core adult nursing care across surgical and medical hospital settings and procedures.
Maternal & Newborn Care
Prenatal, labor and delivery, postpartum, and newborn nursing fundamentals.
Mental Health Nursing
Psychiatric nursing concepts, therapeutic communication, and behavioral health care settings.
NCLEX Preparation
Structured review sessions and practice questions aligned with current NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN exam formats.
Choose your nursing path.
Registered Nurse (RN) Track
Prepares you to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam. RNs earn a median of $81,000/year nationally and hold expanded clinical responsibilities and scope of practice.
RN Program DetailsLicensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Track
Prepares you to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam. LVNs earn a median of $55,000/year and are in high demand in long-term care, clinics, and home health settings.
LVN Program DetailsApply for $20 — Start your admissions review today.
Tuition is fully sponsored by Calby. You'll hear back within 5 business days.
Start Application — $20Questions? See our FAQ or compare RN vs LVN.