City College has an LVN-RN Advanced Placement Track. You will need to meet the same entrance requirements as the generic students. In addition, you must provide us with a copy of your current and active California LVN license.

The #1 method to become an LVN is to graduate from a Vocational Nursing school and pass the licensure exam. Nursing Schools have different requirements for entrance. If you are at least 17 years of age, have proof of 12th grade education or its equivalent and meet the minimum requirement for admission you may qualify for entry into the Vocational Nursing Program. For more information on becoming an LVN or on the licensure exam go to: http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/factvn.htm and http://www.ncsbn.

Choosing a nursing program is a very personal choice. For many prospective students, the choice involves decisions about finances (the need to support self/family), the need to begin school, the time allotted for school and future career plans. The Vocational Nursing program at Career Networks Institute lasts one year, and the typical RN program can last 2 to 4 not including the prerequisites the RN programs will require. For more information on LVN's/RN's go to: http://www.nursetown.

Most hospitals are well lit, ventilated, and have good equipment. Conditions in some work areas may be crowded and noisy. LVN's generally work 40 hours a week, but since patients need 24-hour care, they may work nights, weekends, and holidays. Nursing involves prolonged standing, a lot of walking, some lifting, bending, stooping and reaching. Lifting or turning patients can cause back strain. Other dangers include cuts from instruments, and exposure to infection and communicable diseases.

The salary of a LVN will depend on what setting, hours and days a LVN works. Currently in the Orange County area the typical salary for an LVN is $40,012 (accessed 2/03) for more information on salaries in your area go to: http://www.nurseweek.

One difference is the schooling. LVN’s typically go to school for one year and RN’s typically go to school from 2-4 years depending on whether you are going for an Associates degree in Nursing or a Bachelors degree in nursing. LVN’s and RN’s also have different responsibilities. The LVN delivers care to the bedside, in hospitals, clinics and home care. The RN delivers, plans, and manages care of clients in acute care and specialty areas.

Completion of ENG 80 and ENG 70 OR eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103 through SBCC Assessment Test results OR completion of the equivalent of ENG 110 at another college. Completion of MATH 4 OR Eligibility for MATH 100 through SBCC Assessment test results OR Completion of the equivalent of MATH 4 or higher at another college. After completing 1 through 6 above, you are ready to apply! Download application from website.

Yes, however it is a full-time program. You can expect to spend at least 40 hours a week in classes, hospitals, and in the Nursing laboratory. This does not include homework. The department recommends 8 hours per less week of outside work. Attend the Program Information Meeting for a chance to meet the program faculty and learn more about the program.

These pay rates are not as high as for an RN, however, are still higher than normal rates. Pay rates will vary with each assignment, please contact a recruiter if you have more questions.

You must have a valid CA LVN license, IV Certification, and a minimum one year's LVN experience in direct patient care within the past two years.

Completion of ENG 80 and ENG 70 OR eligibility for ENG 100 and ENG 103 through SBCC Assessment Test results OR completion of the equivalent of ENG 110 at another college. Completion of MATH 4 OR Eligibility for MATH 100 through SBCC Assessment test results OR Completion of the equivalent of MATH 4 OR higher at another college.

There is no science course recency requirement for the online LVN-ADN program. However, there is a 2.5 cumulative grade point average requirement in the science pre-requisite courses as well as a 2.5 overall college grade point average in all course work attempted. Science courses must be at least 4 semester units, and no more than one repetition or withdrawal in any of the science courses.