so, what is the fastest ways to get my lvn to rn license in soCAL?

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so, what is the fastest ways to get my lvn to rn license in soCAL? time is running out for me. any suggestions.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Be aware that California is one of the most difficult states to bridge to an RN after having attained an LVN license.

I am originally from CA, and that's where I completed an LVN program in 2005. I moved out of state that same year and will graduate from an RN bridge program in a few months.

If time is really a factor for you, I suggest you move out of state where it is easier to get admitted to an RN program.

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Commuter I was talking to a friend of mine tonight who said the same thing why is it so hard in California to bridge?

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Commuter I was talking to a friend of mine tonight who said the same thing why is it so hard in California to bridge?
Although I have no scientific data to back up what I am about to say, I have my theories:

1. CA pays RNs competitively, so the public colleges and universities are impacted with masses of people who are trying to get admitted into nursing programs.

2. LVN-to-RN programs have been scaling back or closing down in CA due to budgetary constraints.

3. The trade school LVN-to-RN bridge programs in CA have outrageously priced tuition. One school charges a whopping $100k for a private LVN-to-BSN program. High priced tuition can deter some LVNs from bridging to RN, especially people who are leery about massive debt.

4. Other states pay low RN wages, so the nursing programs tend to have plenty of space because nursing is not well compensated or respected in these particular regions. I attend school in Oklahoma City, where a new grad RN can expect an average starting rate of $18 to $19 hourly.

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If you're willing to shell out a lot of money, you can do it quicker at a private school. I ended up going to a private one, Unitek College, I had all my prerequisites done though, and it took 9 months. Unfortunately, the cost of the program was so high, that my student loan bill is insane (think 600 a month) so if you already have a lot of debt, it's really not worth it. You'll still be broke.

The other thing to think about, is there's not many RN jobs right now, you may want to get your experience as an LVN, and take your time doing all the classes for an RN program.

Just a couple things to think about.

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That makes sense Communter I thought you were in Texas LOL did you move? I do agree with you about moving people complain about the longgggg wait list in the Denver area but if they are willing to commute 2+ hrs or move out of town Colorado has plenty of schools without a wait list or extremely short ones.

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That makes sense Commuter I thought you were in Texas LOL did you move?
I have been living in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas for the past four years, and commute to Oklahoma for school because the requirements are not as stringent.
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what state did you move to so you can do the rn program?

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
what state did you move to so you can do the rn program?
i have been living in the dallas-fort worth area of texas for the past four years, and commute to oklahoma for school because the requirements are not as stringent.
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Specializes in med/surg/tele/neuro/rehab/corrections.

To the OP. I don't agree with the other posters here. I was very easily accepted into my LVN-RN bridge at my local community college. They just add the LVN students in the slots that the first year RN students dropped out of. Although the RN's had to wait 3 years to get into school I applied in August or September? and got in the transition course in March the very next year. So I didn't even wait a year. One other community college I applied to has its own LVN-RN bridge and they do it separately from the first time RN students. (Grossmont College El Cajon) I was accepted after a year but was already at San Diego City College.

It really was very easy. There are no programs that are being dropped due to budget crises that I know of. At least not in my area. Don't give up! The school year is only 9 months. I"m really glad I will be a graduate of the community college because it's a respected degree. Those who pay big dollars for private have big debt and are usually sorry. (some arent) But I'm sooooo glad to not have a debt over my head. whew! :)

good luck! :D

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