LVN to RN - 30 Unit Option

Registered Nurse Program, LVN Thirty-Unit Option

Program Prerequisites

All program prerequisites must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. A copy of a current and active California Vocational Nursing License must also be submitted with application materials.

Prerequisites Units
**BIOL 205, General Microbiology
5
**BIOL 235, Human Physiology
4

**Must be completed within a seven-year period preceding the qualifying date of eligibility. Eligibility refers to the date completed application materials including official transcripts are filed with the Nursing Admissions Advisor. Students may also be required to complete Biology 107 and Chemistry 100 and 100L. Refer to Biology course descriptions for specific information.

Registered Nurse Program, LVN Thirty-Unit Option

Program Prerequisites

All program prerequisites must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. A copy of a current and active California Vocational Nursing License must also be submitted with application materials.

Course# Course Name Units
+Biology 235 Human Physiology
4.0
+Biology 205 Microbiology
5.0

+May require the completion of Biology 107 and/or Chemistry 100/100L. See a counselor for more information.

Sample Curriculum Plan

Spring Semester
Course# Course Name Units
NE 235 LVN to RN Transition
2.0
Semester I
NE 240 Medical/Surgical Nursing III
4.5
NE 241 Pharmacology for Nursing V (elective)
1.0
NE 242 Mental Health and Gerontological Nursing
4.5
NE 243 Pharmacology for Nursing VI (elective)
1.0
Semester II:
NE 244 Medical/Surgical Nursing IV
4.5
NE 245 Pharmacology for Nursing VII (elective)
1.0
NE 246 Leadership in Nursing
4.5

Licensed Vocational Nurses who select the "Thirty-Unit Option" method to satisfy the requirements for licensure as a Registered Nurse will be restricted to practice nursing within the State of California. For specific details call the Director of Nursing Education (619-388-3439).

last updated: 10/17/2011