LVN to RN Programs

Published

Hey All!! So i am an LVN in southern california and i am looking to move on to my RN. Any nurses out there know of any good programs in so cal?? Or give me any good pointers?? Thanks!!!

J

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Addiction, Psych, Geri, Hospice, MedSurg.

They have a board for LPN to RN, I've seen some CA posters there... and I think they have specific state sites... you may find more help there. Good luck!! You're making a good more! I start on the 13th and am super excited :)

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Hey All!! So i am an LVN in southern california and i am looking to move on to my RN. Any nurses out there know of any good programs in so cal?? Or give me any good pointers?? Thanks!!!

J

The CA BON has a website that lists the approved colleges/universities--both on site or on line. By checking the CA BON you will learn which programs are authorized in Calif--they have specific rules and not all programs are authoirzed. When you know what is out there, join us on the LVN to RN website or the distant learning website.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in LTC.

Just wanted to wish you much success ! I'm in MD so I have noooo idea. lol

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Infection prevention and control.

Good Luck!! I go today to talk to a re-entry advisor about an LPN to ADN track here in Michigan!! Super excited! :)

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Pediatric respite care, bariatrics.

You can look up the full list of CA approved LVN to RN programs, includes LVN-RN bridge & LVN-BSN. Here's the website to the Board or Registered Nurses: http://www.rn.ca.gov/schools/index.shtml Just click on "Approved Programs." Good luck!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Infection prevention and control.

I just have to tell...I have FOUR classes to take the summer semester and I met with the advisor yesterday who says, along with Dean of Nursing, that I have a very good chance to get into LPN to ADN program starting in the fall....I am just beside myself!! I'm gonna be an RN! Sorry...just had to tell someone! :D

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Addiction, Psych, Geri, Hospice, MedSurg.

Congrats "No Average LPN"!! I know EXACTLY how you feel!!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
I just have to tell...I have FOUR classes to take the summer semester and I met with the advisor yesterday who says, along with Dean of Nursing, that I have a very good chance to get into LPN to ADN program starting in the fall....I am just beside myself!! I'm gonna be an RN! Sorry...just had to tell someone! :D

Could you say if that lvn-rn is in los angeles?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in The decaying, er... elderly.
Hey All!! So i am an LVN in southern california and i am looking to move on to my RN. Any nurses out there know of any good programs in so cal?? Or give me any good pointers?? Thanks!!!

I would suggest the community college route (and not just because that's what I'm about to do!). I have a friend who dropped the big bills in order to go through West Coast University and his suggestions to me were to find a program that won't break your bank and will be close to you, commute-wise. There's no guarantee that you'll be able to find a job after you get your RN, so it's prudent to not have too much in the way of loans. Also, you don't want to be stuck on the road, especially with 12-hour clinicals on top of all the studying you have to do anyhow!

As for pointers: You definitely want to be sure you earn good grades in your Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology grades, as well as your English 101 course, as those are the big 3/4 determinants of priority placement in most programs. Most schools have a 5-year recency condition for your core sciences, so you may need to retake them depending on which school you'll be shooting for.

I've heard that it's not advisable to apply for 30-unit option RN courses that some schools offer because they offer those as an academic (or accreditation?) requirement and actively discourage applicants from pursuing that option.

For any school to which you apply, you'll have to have you BLS CPR card up to date, along with immunizations, etc. Also, you'll need to have your official transcripts, so even before you start applying you best be sure to know how much all that will cost/how long it'll take to get them in your hand (and L.A. County's school forces you to have the schools mail them directly). The application process can seem a bit of a chore (and a slightly pricey one) in that respect!

I tried to get my RN through The College Network a couple of years ago, but that required far more self-motivational will power than I could muster, even though I could have earned a BSN through that route.

Notable programs: L.A. College of Nursing and Allied Health (Eastern-Downtown L.A.), Pasadena City College, CSU Long Beach, Mt. San Antonio College.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Hi Tattoogirl27,

LACC is now offering an LVN-RN program and is presently seeking students to start this summer. Call the school and find out...they will be having an info session on April 25, 2012

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Im interested in doing the Indiana State University LVN-RN online program. It sounds promising but I have to do my prerequisites. The College Network has been offered as a solution although I have yet to meet with them. I do LOVE the idea of being able to do the work at home and the opportunity to test out of everything but Im sure this comes with a big price tag. Not sure if I want to take that on.

My question is: what are the other options in terms of completing my prerequisites? Do I just enroll in a community college and take all the classes i need or do I have to enroll in a specific nursing program at the community college level? Also, are there any other online options or testing out options? I work and may not have the time to get to class.

one more thing. how is it that the college network is able to offer test out options? I can't fing anything else similar! Thanks for any help...!!!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion