LVN-RN 30 unit-option california - Page 4

Hello,
I was just wondering if you could update me on your career decision? I am looking to do the 30 unit option possibly as well. I do not plan on moving out of Cal. again, so it seems like a viable plan for me. I had never heard of this option before. ..Then one day (recently) I stumbled upon a comment that mentioned it and then I started reading everyone's posts and..well, I am very intrigued. I have not contacted any colleges about it yet; however, I would love to know what more you have found out or what you finally decided to do.
Thanks

*** I think you will find that no college will actually have the 30-unit option available. This even though they will list it in the college catalog.

Oh well, bummer! I got a little excited..shouldn't do that.
I will just go with my original plan then...
Thanks!

I called the BRN in CA and was told "Once you get the your RN through the 30 unit option route you cant EVER change your license even if you go back and get your ADN or BSN it will not reflect on your license" SO if you decide to go with the 30 unit option route your STUCK with it for as long as u have a license, thats when i changed my mind about it.

Hi BLOWINGBUBBLES-
Wow! Thank you for that update.
I have decided against it too. I'm just going to do the extra few classes..I don't want to waist all I've done in the past and not end up with a nursing degree. I ended up looking at all the CC's within the area I will be living and according to most, I can get my ADN in a fairly short amount of time bc i have all of the prereqs and core reqs done already~except for one(math). ..But I need to get started soon bc according to most, my science classes are going to expire soon. Most require that the science classes (Micro and A&P) have to be completed within 5yrs of the application deadline... However, I saw one that said 6yrs was acceptable. Anyway, I need to get on the ball and get serious.
Thanks again~

I have been A RN for 19 Years In California everyone comes to work in california,
I did it with 30 uinit option, at some colleges like cal state LA they offer 30 unit RN to BSN
also online too

One of my good friends did the 30 unit option at County School of Nursing in Los Angeles and works for County USC medical. She has not had any issues with her license. The license does not say it is a 30 unit option license and she has been able to work at other places part time without any issues. I have applied for that option too and I work at a county facility my self. They are not looking for a degree unless you want to go in to management. As far as going back to school to obtain a BSN, yes you can go back to school. Your license will not reflect if you have a degree or not. That is only if your employer wants you to have it. But if you are thinking about moving out of California; then this option is not for you.

Yes they do. You don't need an ADN to get a BSN. All they want is a valid license. This is actually a great option for working LVN's!

Hello All,

Just so that I am clear. If one does the 30-unit option, it shows "restrictions" on your license?

I ask because I have an A.S in psych, but the school that I can get into soonest, still takes two years to complete an ASN.
You basically take classes with new ASN students. LVN's skip a few classes, leave early from clinicals etc...
I calculated this out and I will only take 34 credits over two years :-(

With this said, I wanted to do the 30 unit option and get my RN in a year so that I could work and apply to the RN-BSN, then to the MSN program at WGU. This gets me finished a year sooner. I know a year does not seem like a lot, but I have a husband that will retire from the military in 3 years (need my income to make up for the loss). I do not have time to only take 3-5 credit per semester. However; we plan on moving to middle TN. after my husband retires, so my question is--will I be able to apply for licensure in TN with a Ca RN license and an MSN under my belt? It just makes no sense to me that you would not be able to apply for licensure with an MSN and an active RN license.

Thank you to anyone that can clarify this for me.

just so that i am clear. if one does the 30-unit option, it shows "restrictions" on your license?

*** nope. it is the same california rn license everyone else has. you will have exactly the same scope of practice and can work at all the same jobs (if you can get hired) as every other rn licensed in california.

with this said, i wanted to do the 30 unit option and get my rn in a year so that i could work and apply to the rn-bsn, then to the msn program at wgu.

*** you do understand that the 30 unit option is only for lvns?

this gets me finished a year sooner. i know a year does not seem like a lot, but i have a husband that will retire from the military in 3 years (need my income to make up for the loss). i do not have time to only take 3-5 credit per semester. however; we plan on moving to middle tn. after my husband retires, so my question is--will i be able to apply for licensure in tn with a ca rn license and an msn under my belt? it just makes no sense to me that you would not be able to apply for licensure with an msn and an active rn license.

*** no you will not be able to become licensed in any state other than california unless you go back to a basic nursing program and start from scratch exactly as if you had never been a nurse. the msn, or any other nursing degree is irrelevent for licensure. what counts is your basic nursing education. you would be able to work in a federal hospital in tn, like the va or a military hospital, working under your california license, if you can get hired.