Lvn-RN 30 unit option CA

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Hey all I am an Lvn in California starting a bridge program where I have decided to do the 30 unit option and was curious if here was anyone out there doing the same or that had any additional input. By doing this route I'm saving about13k that I can put towards my bachelors and also saving time too

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No, you do not get an ASN with the 30 unit option.

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I am currently attending an LVN 30 Unit option at Ventura College in Ventura, CA. I have done a TON of research on this subject and decided this is the right path for me. My husband is in the military and will deploy in the fall so I wouldn't have had time to finish an LVN to ADN program. We are from northern CA and I will be moving back there when he deploys (since he gets out after deployment we will be staying in CA, so the out of state stuff doesn't effect me).

I have spoken with multiple nurse managers as well as BSN program admissions staff and have found that this is a very rare situation and MOST of them are willing to work with you.

My plan is to get an entry level RN job and then attend Chico State's RN to BSN program. That program does not stipulate that you need an ADN to attend, and after speaking with the admission lady, Jan, she basically told me bravo for finding a loophole and as long as I am otherwise qualified, I would be eligible for the program.

Most of the managers I have spoken with were unaware that you could get an RN without an ADN and told me as long as I had my RN and other qualifications I would be eligible for employment. They have said they will hire BSN's before ADN's (which we all know) but that they would prefer someone with nursing experience over a new grad with no experience. So, since I have 3 years experience as an LVN, I would be in the running for an open spot.

I honestly think if you are persistent and motivated, you can figure out a way to make this work! I also think that it would save A TON of strife to just get your ADN if you can. haha.

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Hi xan hou get in toucj me im interested in the 30 unit option

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I am currently attending an LVN 30 Unit option at Ventura College in Ventura, CA. I have done a TON of research on this subject and decided this is the right path for me. My husband is in the military and will deploy in the fall so I wouldn't have had time to finish an LVN to ADN program. We are from northern CA and I will be moving back there when he deploys (since he gets out after deployment we will be staying in CA, so the out of state stuff doesn't effect me).

I have spoken with multiple nurse managers as well as BSN program admissions staff and have found that this is a very rare situation and MOST of them are willing to work with you.

My plan is to get an entry level RN job and then attend Chico State's RN to BSN program. That program does not stipulate that you need an ADN to attend, and after speaking with the admission lady, Jan, she basically told me bravo for finding a loophole and as long as I am otherwise qualified, I would be eligible for the program.

Most of the managers I have spoken with were unaware that you could get an RN without an ADN and told me as long as I had my RN and other qualifications I would be eligible for employment. They have said they will hire BSN's before ADN's (which we all know) but that they would prefer someone with nursing experience over a new grad with no experience. So, since I have 3 years experience as an LVN, I would be in the running for an open spot.

I honestly think if you are persistent and motivated, you can figure out a way to make this work! I also think that it would save A TON of strife to just get your ADN if you can. haha.

You understand that the 30 unit option just means you aren't required to take the general education classes, right? The 30 unit options just requires you to take ONLY classes related to the nursing curriculum and pre-reqs. And no, you don't need a associates degree to transfer towards a BSN, but you will eventually need the general education classes (math, english, etc) before you can transfer. You will have "non-degree" permanently on your license. I spoke with BRN and they will not remove the "non-degree" status even if you get a BSN or MSN later on in life. By doing the 30 unit option you are just postponing the GE classes you need for transfer, as well as having that permanent designation on your license.

Kudos to you for being accepted into a 30 unit option, every school I talked to said they don't have "space" for that (meaning: they won't offer it). That's their way of getting around the requirement that every CA RN program must offer the 30 unit option.

I'm 1 month away from finishing the LVN-RN bridge and already have a bachelor's in another field. I'm just glad the RN-BSN is offered online as several schools so I can work full time and pay back all my loand!

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Would this program work for an LVN who has a bachelors degree in another field?? For instance, I am currently in LVN school and am thinking of my next step. My only question is... what about when I want to apply for a MSN?.... I have all the degrees, its just that my bachelors is in health administration. My main appeal to this program, is that the regular ADN and BSN programs are extremely hard to get into. Maybe the LVN 30 Unit option gives me a bigger chance of being accepted. Is anyone is my shoes? Anyone gone through this situation?

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I am currently attending an LVN 30 Unit option at Ventura College in Ventura, CA. I have done a TON of research on this subject and decided this is the right path for me. My husband is in the military and will deploy in the fall so I wouldn't have had time to finish an LVN to ADN program. We are from northern CA and I will be moving back there when he deploys (since he gets out after deployment we will be staying in CA, so the out of state stuff doesn't effect me).

I have spoken with multiple nurse managers as well as BSN program admissions staff and have found that this is a very rare situation and MOST of them are willing to work with you.

My plan is to get an entry level RN job and then attend Chico State's RN to BSN program. That program does not stipulate that you need an ADN to attend, and after speaking with the admission lady, Jan, she basically told me bravo for finding a loophole and as long as I am otherwise qualified, I would be eligible for the program.

Most of the managers I have spoken with were unaware that you could get an RN without an ADN and told me as long as I had my RN and other qualifications I would be eligible for employment. They have said they will hire BSN's before ADN's (which we all know) but that they would prefer someone with nursing experience over a new grad with no experience. So, since I have 3 years experience as an LVN, I would be in the running for an open spot.

I honestly think if you are persistent and motivated, you can figure out a way to make this work! I also think that it would save A TON of strife to just get your ADN if you can. haha.

Oh my goodness! I'm in the same boat as you! My husband is also in the military and we are located in Ventura. I'm an LVN and I'm wanting to know how the 30 unit option is at the Ventura college? My husband is currently deployed and I moved back home to Northern California but will be moving back to Ventura once he's done with deployment in October

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any update on this?

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1 hour ago, osis said:

any update on this?

Since I last posted on here, I've completed my RN-LVN bridge (NOT the 30 unit option) and have almost 2 years experience under my belt. And yes, worked in the hospital for a year as well in Los Angeles. I started my BSN classes already, but in no rush to finish.

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1 hour ago, Hello_Pretty said:

Since I last posted on here, I've completed my RN-LVN bridge (NOT the 30 unit option) and have almost 2 years experience under my belt. And yes, worked in the hospital for a year as well in Los Angeles. I started my BSN classes already, but in no rush to finish.

Where did you go for the bridge program and how long was it? Thanks

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23 minutes ago, osis said:

Where did you go for the bridge program and how long was it? Thanks

I went to Pasadena City College. It was a 6 week summer class and then 2 semesters. With 6 weeks break between semesters.

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