LPN to RN bridge programs in the Bay Area

[suzanne4]

Since I get asked this quite often, thought that I would set this up as a sticky to have. If this works out well, then perhaps we can set up a sticky with all of the states for a current list and update it as needed. Think that it would make it easier for all to find things.

[avip123]

Lvnurses, I went to Unitek in Fremont last year and I got my LVN license there. I like my experience there and all my classmates passed the nclex on first their first try. It is a school that's fast paced and need to be on your toes through out the year. I'm planning to go there again for the LVN to RN program. Anyone taken the RN program there????

[MyLady23]

Just want to throw in that the Contra Costa Community College (based in East Bay Area, San Pablo, CA) also offers the LVN-RN Program (regular or 30 Unit option).

Pre-req's have to be fulfilled before applying to the program. And EVERY SCHOOL HAS DIFFERENT pre-req's. Some need Chem, some don't, Nutrition ect. ect.

Here is the link for the Nursing School at Contra Costa (very high NCLEX passing rates btw):

http://www.contracosta.cc.ca.us/progsdepts/Shared%20Documents/COLLEGE%20DEPARTMENTS.aspx?123=19

The school took 5 LVN's this year (Spring 2011). I don't know though how many are applying each year. LVN-RN is based on space availability, the regular RN program is a lottery. LVN-RN will graduate with a Associate of Science/Nursing.

Good luck to you all!

[MyLady23]

Working as an LPN, in Florida, I hear a rumor that California has looked into or is looking into converting LPN to RN in the event that they have 15 years experience as an LPN, allowing them to sit for the NCLEX-RN

TRUTH?

Never heard of this.

[clinicalteach]

great! would you or anyone else happen to know any schools that are closer to san francisco though?? any information would be helpful..thanks!

ime in san jose is just starting one. infact they are offering the prereqs first . the rn bridge program i believe begins in january.

[Aaron-Ball]

Here is a list of all CCNE accredited LPN to RN programs in California as of 2010.

[castr113]

I am going to be starting an LVN program in Orange County since the waitlists were so long at any community college or even in the 4 year schools. When my year of schooling is up I know that I will be moving back up to San Francisco. I ultimately want to get my RN license and was wondering if there are any LVN to RN bridge programs in the Bay area...preferably through a community college. I'm having second thoughts because I only have a year left before I can earn my BS, and have finished the majority of the nursing pre requ's for any nursing program. When you get your LVN license do you still have to finish all the pre-requisites or can you just get into a program and continue on for another year or two to get the RN license? I feel like many people I ask give me different answers and figured some of you nurses or nursing students could give me some more insight. I am asking specifically about San Francisco because I just got engaged and know that is where I will end up living when I'm all done with this program here, in OC.... Thanks everyone!

[CNA1991, CNA]

Hi I'm actually looking for an affordable LVN Program in the Bay Area and I would also like for the school to have a good passing rate. If anyone knows of anything I would greatly appreciate the help.

Private schools are definatly not affordable unfortunatly. I am in the same boat as you and I decided upon San Francisco's city college of nursing because out of all the community colleges in the bay area, it has the least requirements from what I have seen and is only a year and a half long. For me, I could complete all the prereq's this summer and apply to the program the semester afterwards. The cheapest Vocational school I know of is Nighting gale school of nursing in San Leandro, which is 20K. Good luck!