LVNs can enter the associate program in nursing at Mount St. Mary's College through a mobility option. The mobility option gives an LVN advanced standing in the nursing program. Alternatively, LVNs can take advantage of a non-degree option that makes students eligible to take the RN licensure exam following completion of 30 course units. LVNs must meet the college's general admission requirements including a GPA of 2.5 for all prior college coursework. The RN program curriculum for LVNs includes courses in nursing leadership, community nursing, and nursing practice as it applies to children and geriatric patients.
Mount St. Mary's College
Chalon Campus
12001 Chalon Road
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-954-4000
msmc.la.edu
Chabot College's LVN to RN program is open to nurses who hold a valid California LVN license. Prospective students can select from an associate degree option, a non-degree option or a 30-unit option. Students who select the non-degree or 30-unit option may not have their nursing license recognized in other states. Applicants to the program must take an assessment test and receive a score of at least 67 percent. In addition, applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.0 in their LVN coursework and complete two nursing theory courses, along with microbiology and physiology with a minimum grade of "C." In addition to general education courses in science, humanities and math, students take clinical courses that train them for psychiatric nursing, physical assessments and adult health issues.
Chabot College
2555 Hesperian Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94545
510-723-6600
chabotcollege.edu
LVNs who hold a valid California license are eligible to apply to San Joaquin Valley College's LVN to RN program. Graduates of the associate degree program are prepared to take the national RN licensure exam. In addition to an LVN license, prospective applicants should have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on all prior college coursework, and be certified in CPR. Students take general education and science courses including physiology, sociology, algebra and writing. Clinical rotations are completed in a variety of areas, such as pediatrics, geriatrics, hospice and mental health.
San Joaquin Valley College, Visalia Campus
8400 West Mineral King
Visalia, CA 93291
559-651-2500
sjvc.edu
The LVN-RN program at Mission College prepares students to take RN licensure exams and consists of 72 credits. Students take a role transition class during a summer semester to introduce them to the duties of an RN. Nursing courses include training in mental health, community, surgical and maternal-child nursing, along with leadership and ethics and a pair of clinical practicums. Applicants to the program must have a valid California LVN license, and a GPA of at least 2.5 in all prior college courses. Accepted students must pass a criminal background check and complete a physical exam and immunizations before beginning the program.
Mission College
3000 Mission College Blvd.
Santa Clara, CA 95054-1897
408-988-2200
missioncollege.org