Getting into LVN-RN route after being denied by CA-BRN due to concurrency issues

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I am a BSN graduate from the Philippines (Batch 2011) and got denied by the California Board of Registered Nursing due to the concurrency issue regarding with my MS and OB Nursing clinicals and theory classes. They told me to enroll again in a California accredited nursing school to re-take my MS and OB courses but none of the schools here in Bay Area can offer that. They would always say "No we don't offer individual courses. You have to be in our nursing program, which means you have to start all over again"

So after that frustrating experience, I tried challenging the NCLEX-PN, which is the LVN exam. I luckily passed last year and now I am a Licensed Vocational Nurse, however, I am really looking forward to take the RN program. I inquired in some community colleges here in Hayward and told them that I already have a BSN degree and at the same time I am an LVN.

I explained to them that I can't take the RN exam because of the concurrency issue according to CA-BRN so I wanted to pursue an LVN-RN program. They told me 2 steps that I need to take.

Number 1 - that I need to work for at least 1000 hours as an LVN then I can apply for the Associate Degree in Nursing.

Number 2 - if I finished the pre-requisites for the RN classes, I can apply directly to their program regardless of my LVN license.

But the thing is, I am really confused on the steps that I need to take because I don't know if I can apply directly to the RN program by just using my BSN degree as the pre-requisites.

I know a lot of IENs, especially Filipinos wanted to get their RN licenses but since there's this concurrency issue, we have to start the program all over again.

Anybody who can explain about the pre-requisites and the like? Can we use our BSN degree in equivalence to the said pre-requisites? We have Microbiology and Parasitology, Anatomy and Physiology, English 1, 2 ,3, Sociology, Psychology and other required subjects as per stated in our PH Nursing curriculum. I know it's really tough to get into an RN program because of the tight competition but I am gambling for me to fulfill my dream to be a nurse here in California.

I don't wanna leave my parents here, so instead I am making my own way to get into the RN track. It's not in my plan to go to other states since my family is based here in Bay Area.

*And that is my story as a PH RN graduate who struggled to be a Registered Nurse here in California*

Just sharing this but the last 2 summers Cal State San Bernardino has offered med/surg, psych, and OB to foreign trained nurses who need to retake it due to concurrent enrollment. 5 week sessions. No idea if they will do it again but I think the more interest they see the more likely they will.

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There are two schools in the bay area that i know who offers these subjects but have wait list. These are Samuel Merritt University and Dominican University of CA. Call them and have your name in their wait list because it depends on space availability. Goodluck guys!

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Specializes in Ambulatory, Corrections, SNF, LTC, Rehab.
There are two schools in the bay area that i know who offers these subjects but have wait list. These are Samuel Merritt University and Dominican University of CA. Call them and have your name in their wait list because it depends on space availability. Goodluck guys!

are they private schools? DO you think they have the lvn-rn program? TY ;)

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Specializes in Ambulatory, Corrections, SNF, LTC, Rehab.
Has there been anyone actually enrolled in any of the possible LVN-RN programs recently or actually completed them?

Zhapper?

I know, me too is looking for it? Do you have any update? :)

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Yes they are private schools.no they dont have lvn to rn program but they do offer MS, OB etc subjects that we need to comply with the brn

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Specializes in Ambulatory, Corrections, SNF, LTC, Rehab.
Yes they are private schools.no they dont have lvn to rn program but they do offer MS, OB etc subjects that we need to comply with the brn

how come :(

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hi guys im new here in La, cali. same as yours, an RN from the Phil. please help me where to start in applying for an Lvn exam. thanks

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hi guys im new here in La, cali. same as yours, an RN from the Phil. please help me where to start in applying for an Lvn exam. thanks

Start by simply going to the CA BVNPT website, it's all there and should take no more than 15-30 minutes to fill out. There's also the step-by-step instructions in these forum on how to apply from others from what method to use to what to put down.

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Hi Zhapper2002,

Could you tell me how you applied for the LVN nclex? My fiancée is a Filipino RN but knowing the concurrency rules of CABON it's going to be hard for her to take the NCLEX RN. Here's my email [email protected], Thank you for any guidance you can provide.

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[COLOR=#000000]Unitek College accepts (as of today) foreign graduates who have deficiencies in subjects such as OB, MS and Psych. although its a bit pricey since its a private school, at least you are on your way to becoming a USRN! call them now and apply. they'll offer the next class on feb2016.[/COLOR]

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Hi! Can you send me the step by step process too? Thanks!! [email protected]

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I am also in this situation now. I have no idea on how i can apply to lvn licensure exam, can anybody help me?.

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