Nursing (LVN to BSN), Bachelor of Science Degree

Program Location: Los Angeles (Main Campus), Orange County (Branch Campus), Ontario (Branch Campus)
Program Semester Credits: 120

Program Length: 7 Semesters – 140 weeks

The LVN to BSN track is a specialized program of study designed specifically for the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). A total of 120 semester credits are required in this program to earn the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), which includes 10 semester credits transferred in from an approved Licensed Vocational Nurse program. This program requires the completion of general education courses, nursing courses, and specialized health care occupation courses. Courses may be taken online, on campus, or in combination.

The LVN curriculum includes the same general education , requirements, including the courses within the area of study, and core nursing courses as the pre-licensure track, except the LVN to BSN students are not required to complete NURS 100, 101L, 120, and 121L. Two transition courses are required: NURS 110 Introduction to Professional Nursing (2 units) and NURS 210L RN Skills Laboratory (1 unit). Upon satisfactory completion of the courses, LVN to BSN students will receive 10 units of Advanced Placement Credit for prior learning.

Program Credit Distribution

LVN to BSN

LVN to BSN Program Costs

For program costs, please see the Undergraduate Tuition and Fees section.