LVN to BSN and LVN to RN Programs
Two programs are available to the licensed vocational nurse (LVN): the LVN to BSN, and LVN to RN, a 30-unit option. Licensed vocational nurses are evaluated on an individual basis. Credit is given for general education courses that are transferable. The first-year nursing course, UNRS 105, is waived for currently licensed LVNs.
LVN students must take UNRS 270 Theories and Concepts in Professional Nursing prior to any other nursing course at APU. See course requirements for the BSN student.
LVN to BSN
See the admission policies for transfer applicants under the “BSN Students” section.
Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:
- Submit applications to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions with copies of all high school and college transcripts.
- Submit letters of recommendation as required by the university and School of Nursing.
- Submit to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions a one-page statement of professional goals in nursing and a list of work experience within the past two years.
- Submit a report of a physical examination including TB test, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, and DT immunizations prior to enrollment in clinical nursing courses. (Physical exam forms are provided by the School of Nursing.)
- Submit proof of current CPR certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS for Health Care Providers) for adults and children.
- Submit copy of nursing license.
LVN to RN 30-Unit Option
Students choosing this option are admitted as terminal nondegree students. Upon completion of the requirements of the 30-unit option with a 2.0 GPA or better in all courses, the student receives a certificate of completion, which establishes eligibility to take the California Board of Registered Nursing examination for RN licensure as a nongraduate. Students should see a School of Nursing academic advisor for course requirements.
Applicants must meet the admission requirements:
- Submit applications to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions with copies of all high school and college transcripts.
- Submit letters of recommendation as required by the university and School of Nursing.
- Submit to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions a one-page statement of professional goals in nursing and a list of work experience within the past two years.
- Submit a report of a physical examination including TB test, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, and DT immunizations prior to enrollment in clinical nursing courses. (Physical exam forms are provided by the School of Nursing.)
- Submit proof of current CPR certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS for Health Care Providers) for adults and children.
- Submit copy of nursing license.
