The LVN to RN associate degree program is designed for Licensed Vocation Nurses who want to take the next step in their medical career. This program allows currently licensed Vocational Nurses to transfer credits from their LVN studies to the required course work needed for the Registered Nursing program. Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are qualified to sit for the NCLEX–RN exam.
Application & Admissions
To be eligible for this program, prospective students must have a high school diploma, a current LVN license & CPR certification, and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on all post-secondary coursework. Students have the ability to complete the core RN program in 50 weeks.
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Prospective students must meet the following requirements for admission to the program:
High school diploma or its equivalent
Current California LVN license
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater on all post–secondary coursework
Current CPR certification
Licensed Vocational Nurses who have completed all general education requirements at a regionally accredited institution may be eligible to complete the core program in 50 weeks upon evaluation of their transcripts.
Accepted Coursework & Transfer Units
ENG 1 Writing/ Composition – 3.0 units
MTH 55 Elementary Algebra – 3.0 units
CHEM 3 General Chemistry – 4.0 units
SPC 1A Intro to Public Speaking – 3.0 units
BIOL 10 Human Anatomy – 4.0 units
PHIL 1C Ethics – 3.0 units
SOC 1 Intro to Sociology – 3 units
BIOL 14 Microbiology – 4 units
BIOL 45 Human Physiology – 5 units
PSY 1 General Psychology– 3 units
Prospective students are responsible for providing proof of admission requirements and submitting additional required documents related to the application process. When a complete application file is received, the applicant takes entrance assessment exams, writes a personal goal statement and meets with the Registered Nursing Program Director and faculty committee for a personal interview. Final selection is based on points earned in the admission process.
Click here to access the application and admission packet for the LVN to RN Program.
Program Start Dates
Start Date
Application Deadline
January 5, 2012
October 7, 2011
January 3, 2013
October 5, 2012
Academic Information
San Joaquin Valley College's LVN to RN program is offered at the Visalia campus and is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). Classes meet twice a week on Thursdays, Fridays and weekends over the course of the 3 terms. During the last 2 terms, students participate in clinical rotations in 9 practice areas.
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Class Schedule
Term 2: Thursday and Friday classes
Term 3 & 4: Friday classes for lecture and labs. Saturday, Sunday or Monday clinicals (1 day per week for 12 hours). A limited number of weekday clinicals may be required.
Clinical Rotations
SJVC provides 2 instructors for every 12 students in clinical rotation. Students complete clinical rotations in the following areas:
Med–Surg
Geriatrics
Pediatrics
OB
Mental Health
Alzheimer's disease
Home health
Hospice
Out–patient surgery
Locations
The LVN to RN A.S. Degree Program is available at the SJVC Visalia campus. For more information on the program or how to enroll contact an admissions advisor at 877–544–7898.
Consumer Information
LVN to RN A.S. Degree Program
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