Admission to the program is limited. The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Transition to Registered Nurse (RN) Program is a minimum of three quarters in length, not including summer. LVN Transition to RN students enters the Registered Nursing program as advanced placement students as determined by the Director of the Nursing Program. Prior clinical experience in an acute setting will influence the student’s placement in the program. The majority of courses are held in the daytime. A current California LVN license and IV certification is required.

Graduates of this program are eligible to take the California State Board Examination for licensing (NCLEX-RN). Students are admitted throughout the year as advanced placements. Once admitted, the program is at least three quarters in length (not including prerequisites).

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

- Pass the professional licensure exam for Registered Nurse (NCLEX)

- Provide competent nursing care as a novice RN in multiple health care settings

Admission Criteria

Admission to the program is limited and based on the following:

• Completion of all prerequisites with the minimum grade requirements specified below.

• Completion of a Nursing Program application.

• Current California Vocational Nurse License.

• Intravenous Certification.

• Evidence of good health.

• Background check and drug testing annually. Clinical sites may limit student participation depending on findings, which may prevent the student from completing the graduation requirements.

• A minimum 75% academic record calculation using the Chancellor’s Formula (see the Nursing Program website).

• Passing result on the Admission Assessment Exam with 75% in all the required subject areas.

• U.S. Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) allowing employment in the U.S.

Requirements:

Admitted students complete the major courses and the Nursing General Education requirements to earn the degree. Placement will be determined on assessment of prior education and work experience. Other courses from the RN curriculum may be required at the discretion of the Director of Nursing.