RN 30 unit options

Natasha A., CNA, LVN · Dec 3, 2014

I would like to get more information about this. Do the program start in the Spring? Also, has anyone went to cal state fullerton or cal state dominguez right after? How is the job market for a nurse with 30 unit? I will be starting a lvn program and trying to get in a hospital where a classmate works at now as a cna to network.

Also, where are the nearest career mobility lvn-rn programs? I'm asking because I'm willing to relocate out of state once I'm finish with lvn school, but researching ALL my options beforehand.

akulahawkRN, ADN, RN, EMT-P · Dec 3, 2014

To the best of my knowledge, all RN programs are supposed to offer LVN ->RN options. They don't have to offer a degree option, all they have to do is offer a 30-unit program that results in the LVN being qualified to write the NCLEX-RN exam. Some programs will offer an LVN->ADN degree program but the LVN will have to take all the "standard" prerequisites for the regular program, a transition course, and then the 2nd year of the RN program. If they meet all graduation requirements, they'll be awarded an ADN degree just like the regular ADN students. You will have to check with each school to find out which option they offer. Choose transition programs that result in a degree being awarded.

If the transition program does NOT result in an ADN degree being awarded, you will not have actually formally graduated from an accredited program. That fact and the "30 unit option" notation on your license could (and likely will) severely limit your employment options.

Natasha A., CNA, LVN · Dec 4, 2014

hello @akulhawkRN

I was curious about it and wanted to get additional information. I do plan on relocating outside of CA with my family whether to TN or Puerto Rico .

akulahawkRN, ADN, RN, EMT-P · Dec 4, 2014

hello @akulhawkRN
I was curious about it and wanted to get additional information. I do plan on relocating outside of CA with my family whether to TN or Puerto Rico .

I'm not all that familiar with programs in the IE area. Universities may or may not have an active LVN-BSN program. The "Junior Colleges" are a LOT more likely to have an LVN->ADN program that is active and results in a degree and they may have an LVN->RN upgrade program that doesn't result in a degree. Both programs may actually be 30 units in length from the time you enter the program, but if you don't get a degree, you might not actually be able to endorse your RN license anywhere outside of California. That's why I'm stressing that you find an LVN->ADN program because it results in a degree being awarded.

In my class, we had something like 10 LVN->ADN students join the class. They did all the "traditional program" prerequisites, applied to the program, completed a bridge course and Semesters 3 and 4 of the RN program. All of them were awarded the exact same degree that I received and all of them will be able to endorse their licenses outside of California because they have a degree. The VN's that joined the program were just awesome.

If you're an LVN that wants to become and RN that's able to endorse your license outside of California without any trouble, that's the kind of program you need to find.

Since you mentioned Fullerton and Dominguez Hills, I looked at Fullerton and they do have an LVN->BSN Program. Their page is here: School of Nursing - Program Overview Make sure you follow the links on the left side of the page as it'll tell you about the program in good detail.

Dominguez Hills probably isn't an option as the only BSN program I see is an RN->BSN. I can't seem to find a pre-licensure BSN program there.

Natasha A., CNA, LVN · Dec 4, 2014

I'm not all that familiar with programs in the IE area. Universities may or may not have an active LVN-BSN program. The "Junior Colleges" are a LOT more likely to have an LVN->ADN program that is active and results in a degree and they may have an LVN->RN upgrade program that doesn't result in a degree. Both programs may actually be 30 units in length from the time you enter the program, but if you don't get a degree, you might not actually be able to endorse your RN license anywhere outside of California. That's why I'm stressing that you find an LVN->ADN program because it results in a degree being awarded.
In my class, we had something like 10 LVN->ADN students join the class. They did all the "traditional program" prerequisites, applied to the program, completed a bridge course and Semesters 3 and 4 of the RN program. All of them were awarded the exact same degree that I received and all of them will be able to endorse their licenses outside of California because they have a degree. The VN's that joined the program were just awesome.
If you're an LVN that wants to become and RN that's able to endorse your license outside of California without any trouble, that's the kind of program you need to find.
Since you mentioned Fullerton and Dominguez Hills, I looked at Fullerton and they do have an LVN->BSN Program. Their page is here: School of Nursing - Program Overview Make sure you follow the links on the left side of the page as it'll tell you about the program in good detail.
Dominguez Hills probably isn't an option as the only BSN program I see is an RN->BSN. I can't seem to find a pre-licensure BSN program there.

Thank you for going out of your way to send me information. I am researching different schools at the moment. I just going through a mini dilemma because my family(mom, brothers, sister-in-law, aunt, uncle and nephews ) want to move somewhere in the US. we always stick together so im just trying to first research lvn-rn schools till my family decides what state is best.