Prairie View A&M University offers a two-year program for LVNs seeking a bachelor's degree in nursing, which will qualify them to become licensed as a registered nurse. Requirements for admission include having graduated from an accredited technical or community college program in Texas or other state, current licensing as an LVN and a minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 or higher. They must then pass a pre-admission exam. This exam may only be taken twice. Classes for the first year cover subjects such as anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, sociology and pathology. The second year consists of clinical experiences in a hospital setting where candidates will experience nursing duties in various specialties. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Prairie View A&M University
College of Nursing
6436 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
936-261-3311
pvamu.edu
Azusa Pacific University offers programs culminating in a bachelor of science in nursing or associate of science in nursing. Both programs qualify graduates to take the exam to gain credentials for working as a registered nurse. Prior to taking any nursing courses at Azusa Pacific, LVNs must take a course called "Theories and Concepts in Professional Nursing." The course if offered each time a group of six or more LVNs is accepted to the program. The school also offers an accelerated bachelor of science in nursing program that takes 15 months to complete. Candidates must pass a background check, take a course about best practices for handling blood-borne pathogens and have a valid driver license.
Azusa Pacific University
P.O. Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702
626-815-5386
apu.edu
Chabot College offers a 30-credit-hour program for LVNs hoping to become an RN. Course requirements in addition to the clinical practicum include anatomy and physiology, sociology, microbiology and adult health. Clinical courses occur in the second half of the almost two-year program. Candidates must have current immunizations and a current license to practice as an LVN before beginning a course of study at Chabot.
Chabot College
25555 Hesperian Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94545
510-723-6600
chabotcollege.edu