30 Unit Option in California LVn to RN

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I am an LVN in California and I am considering going back to get my RN.

Has anybody here done this 30 unit option thing? It seems like a good thing- only 1 year of community college at a much lower cost than any other option I have seen. Plus I am nervous about the state no longer accepting Excelsior graduates.

Any words of wisdom would be much appreciated. Thanks!!!

Jess

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are you talking about an LVN/LPN to RN bridge program?

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Yes I am.

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I think that's the best way to do it. Will it give you an ADN when your done? It has to be cheaper than Excelsior and your right, I would worry too that they may not accept it. You don't want any problems down the line.

Good luck!

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Call some of the local junior colleges and they will provide you with the info. I have run into many lvn's in various science classes doing the same thing your thinking about. All of them are working weekends or during the day and taking their courses in the evening. From what I heard from them, now is a great time to put in an extra year of course work and get the rn.

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I am currently an LVN taking classes for my RN. My school offers the 30 unit option but I am not going that route. After completing the 30 units you don't have an Associates Degree and your license may or may not be accepted in other states should you decide to move. The only difference is that you don't have to take the general education courses. (English, Algebra, Sociology etc.) I'm taking my general ed. classes while taking my pre-req's so after taking the LVN to RN bridge course I can focus just on my nursing classes. Choose whatever route works out best for you and your lifestyle. I'm working full-time right now and I'm a full-time student and it's kickin' my a$$ but I try to stay focused on the end result. Good Luck to you with whatever you decide.

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Specializes in ICU, psych, corrections.

The way our RN program works is you take a 4 credit LPN class in the 2nd semester of your RN program to obtain your LPN licensure. Then, you come back in Fall to finish the last 2 semesters of the RN program. I decided that although I'm going to continue on to get my RN, I'm taking the LPN class.

This way, if anything happens (i.e. I break my leg, get deathly ill, or some other catastrophe) I can still work as an LPN and make decent money. Plus, having all that clinical time appeals to me. It will give me more time to become comfortable working with patients. It's on Fridays from 11-7 most of the semester, except in the beginning, when it's from 7 to 3.

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