RN 30 unit option

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Hello,

I am currently an LVN in California and have been planning to go back to get my RN. I have been curious about the RN 30 unit option. I understand that you would only be able to use your license in California and it would be on your license online but from what I understand is you can still get your AA or bachelors. So why is it so bad? Also I am curious if anyone has taken this course towards their RN and if they had regretted it or if they are working already with the 30 unit.

Specializes in Labor and Delivery.
On 11/24/2020 at 6:58 AM, nursedt said:

Once I took the NCLEX-RN, I was licensed as an RN, not an LVN anymore.  Once I had RN licensure, I simply transferred my license.  A lot of what is posted is to scare you.  Schools want to make money- they don’t want you to get an inexpensive way out.  Call any board of nursing and say “I have an active, unencumbered RN license in California, can I transfer my license to your state?”  The answer is always “yes.”  Don’t believe everything you read..... 

When you apply for jobs do you say you are a non degree ? Or diploma ? Do they ask for your transcripts ? 

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Specializes in Labor and Delivery.

I have a question about the 30 unit option . Are you considered a diploma nurse ? What do you do if jobs ask for your diploma or transcripts ? Can you be a travel nurse within California or any other state ? I am curious about this option with background checks and verifying your schooling. 

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Specializes in Labor and Delivery.
On 11/22/2020 at 4:40 PM, nursedt said:

I am a 30 unit RN, I have licenses in FL, AL, OR, AZ, CA, WA, IL and NY.  I have never had issues transferring my license.  My specialties are mainly ER and ICU (PICU/NICU).  Once you pass your NCLEX, you will have an RN license like any other RN.  I am currently the clinical nurse manager and educator of a PICU and NICU in Seattle, WA.  Don´t let these misleading posts put you against the 30 unit option if you are an LVN/LPN seeking RN licensure.  

Did you ever do any travel nursing ? Can you with the 30 unit option ? Are you considered a diploma nurse ? 

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Hi @nursedt. Thank you for your honest response. I was so worried about thinking to do this option. You reassured me about my decision. I was going to msg you more about it. But this forum don't give me access.

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Specializes in Lvn.

Can you get your ADN or BSN after obtaining the 30~unit Lvn to RN? I’m an Lvn, so if I were to decided to do the 30~unit RN program first, can I get my degree later?

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On 11/24/2020 at 7:03 AM, nursedt said:

My program was about 7 months (2 semesters, part time) and I took the NCLEX-RN via the 30 unit option.  My LVN education was 18 months, M-F, 8-18 with no absences allowed.  Even as an LVN I worked in ER and PICU.

What school did you go to to get your Lvn to RN license in 7 months? Was it easy to get into for the 30 unit program? Ca has made it so difficult for anyone to get into their programs. 

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Thanks for taking time out to respond to enquiries. 

Would like to know name of program and how much it cost.

Also,what doing the program full time would be like.

Thanks a lot

 

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Specializes in Lvn student.

LVN student here.  Those who chose the 30 unit option route and are successful, are you paid RN wages?

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nursedt said:

I am a 30 unit RN, I have licenses in FL, AL, OR, AZ, CA, WA, IL and NY.  I have never had issues transferring my license.  My specialties are mainly ER and ICU (PICU/NICU).  Once you pass your NCLEX, you will have an RN license like any other RN.  I am currently the clinical nurse manager and educator of a PICU and NICU in Seattle, WA.  Don´t let these misleading posts put you against the 30 unit option if you are an LVN/LPN seeking RN licensure.  

I’m late but can you still do the online BSN options or even in California? 

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So considering the unit option. So you were able to take the NCLEX in California? What kind of jobs do you have here? I'm an LVN and considering this due to time and finances 

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nursedt said:

My program was about 7 months (2 semesters, part time) and I took the NCLEX-RN via the 30 unit option.  My LVN education was 18 months, M-F, 8-18 with no absences allowed.  Even as an LVN I worked in ER and PICU.

Hi just wondering if the 30 unit option requires clinicals or is it all just classroom & tests?

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So if I do the 30 unit option and take my boards. What happens if I want a bachelors? Or masters degree? 

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