RN to LVN in California

[steve0123]

Hi-

I've been trying to get this information from the Californian Board (for LVN's), but have not had any luck getting an answer... Any help you can offer would be very much appreciated!

I am an Australian Registered Nurse (Bachelor's degree, five years post registration experience up to and including ICU). My undergraduate degree was a little bit short on pediatric theory, and in order for me to become an **RN** in California, I would be required to undertake remedial education in this area.

Am I able to use my qualification and experience to become an **LVN** without having to go back to school?

Also, what are the employment prospects for LVN's? Does the same shortage exist, or would I be taking a job that really should be filled by an American citizen?

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Hi-

I've been trying to get this information from the Californian Board (for LVN's), but have not had any luck getting an answer... Any help you can offer would be very much appreciated!

I am an Australian Registered Nurse (Bachelor's degree, five years post registration experience up to and including ICU). My undergraduate degree was a little bit short on pediatric theory, and in order for me to become an **RN** in California, I would be required to undertake remedial education in this area.

Am I able to use my qualification and experience to become an **LVN** without having to go back to school?

Also, what are the employment prospects for LVN's? Does the same shortage exist, or would I be taking a job that really should be filled by an American citizen?

Will nursing be your way for a work visa? if so then you need RN to qualify and LPN/LVN will not meet that requirement. Check out the International and Australian forums as much has been written about it, you will need to make the hours up