LVN to RN Certificate

Learning How to Care

California Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) who want to complete the minimum number of units required by the State of California to take the NCLEX examination may apply for this option.

Upon successful completion of the LVN to RN program, you will be eligible to take the NCLEX for Registered Nursing in California only. You will not receive a degree from Concordia University Irvine or be a graduate of an accredited program, and you may not be eligible for licensure in other states.

LVNs who select this 30-unit, non-degree method to meet the requirements for licensure as a Registered Nurse in California only should consult the CUI Director of Nursing for an individual program consultation.

CSAC – AB 2086 requires students to be able to view the institution's licenses examination passage rates: Board of Registered Nursing.

Admission Requirements for LVN-RN

Students must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible for admission to the 30 Unit Option non-degree certificate:

Hold a current California LVN license
Employed full-time as an LVN for at least 1 year (within the last 5 years)
High School graduate or equivalent GED exam.
Minimum GPA of 2.5 on all transcripts completed since high school graduation
Possession of current American Heart Association CPR card

Steps to apply:

Complete the Prerequisite Plan Form
Complete and sign the Background Check Waiver Form
Submit an application with $50 processing fee
Submit official high school and college transcripts
Submit a Statement of Intent / Personal Essay
Submit 2 letters of recommendation
Submit resume
Submit a copy of your current California LVN license

Requirements for certificate conferral:

Completion of all health requirements prior to the first clinical day
Complete a grade of “C” or better in all courses taken after admission
Perform satisfactorily in the clinical areas to receive credit in any nursing clinical course

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LVN to RN Certificate

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