Option 2: LVN To RN Only (30-Unit Option) CA

Option 2: LVN To RN Only (30-Unit Option) CA

Meets California State Regulation 1429, and those completing this  track are eligible to apply for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensing Examination in preparation for licensure as a Registered Nurse. This is a nondegree option. States other than California may not grant Registered Nurse (RN) licensure based on completion of this option. Career laddering to a higher level such as Bachelor of Science in Nursing may be limited by this option as well. It is recommended the applicant call the Nursing Department for more information. Students who qualify will be admitted each semester on a space available basis.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

A. Applicants will be admitted on a space-available basis, points in multi-criteria screening process and by date of receipt of completed application packet. Admission procedures and information are found on our website at yc.yccd.edu/nursing

B. Eligibility-Minimum qualifications for admission to thistrack are:

    1. Hold an active unrestricted LVN California license. 

    2. Graduation from an accredited vocational school of nursing or demonstrated mastery of course content by Challenge Examination.

    3. Current Intravenous Therapy certification

    4. 2.50 cumulative grade-point average (GPA) for these courses: Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology

    5. Pre-testing qualifications (TEAS exam must be 67 or higher to apply)

    6. Earn a C or better in the Yuba College Nursing 37 LVN to RN Bridge Course prior to applying to the program. Only the Yuba College N37 course is accepted no other bridge course is equivalent *this is a State Board of Nursing requirement

0 projected enrollment, however, this must be in place per the California State Regulation 1429 

Program Goals

The LVN to RN only (30-unit) option meets CA State Regulation 1429 and those

completing this track are eligible to apply for the National Council of State Boards of

Nursing (NCLEX) licensing exam in preparation for licensure as a RN. This is a nondegree option. States other than CA may not grant RN licensure based on completion

of this option.

PSLO

Upon successful completion of the program, the students will:

1. Communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare partners in providing

care to a diverse population of patients and families

2. Demonstrate problem solving skills while utilizing resources to apply best practices

to deliver safe and effective care.

3. Demonstrate application of evidence based practice in rendering ethical, competent

and culturally sensitive care across the lifespan to all patients.

Eligibility-Minimum qualifications for admission to thistrack are:

    1. Hold an active unrestricted LVN California license. 

    2. Graduation from an accredited vocational school of nursing or demonstrated mastery of course content by Challenge Examination.

    3. Current Intravenous Therapy certification

    4. 2.50 cumulative grade-point average (GPA) for these courses: Physiology, Microbiology 

    5. Pre-testing qualifications (TEAS exam must be 67 or higher to apply)

    6. Earn a C or better in the Yuba College Nursing 37 LVN to RN Bridge Course prior to applying to the program. Only the Yuba College N37 course is accepted no other bridge course is equivalent *this is a State Board of Nursing requirement

Advanced Medical-Surgical N37,3,4 LVN-RN Bridge Course, Intermediate Medical Surgical Nursing, Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing N37 2 units N3 5 units, N4 6.5 units

Psych/Mental Health N33 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing 4 units

Geriatrics N3,4 Intermediate Medical Surgical Nursing, Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing

Management/Leadership N3,4 Intermediate Medical Surgical Nursing, Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing

BASIC SCIENCES

Physiology BIO 5 Human Physiology 4 units

Microbiology BIO 6 Introduction Microbiology 4 units

TOTAL UNITS 25.5