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AS in Nursing (LVN to RN) Advanced Placement Program Pending Approval

Program start: SPRING 2027 (Pending)
Enrollment opens: JANUARY 2027 (Pending)


Our pending 9- Month ADN (LVN to RN) advanced placement pathway program prepares nursing students for the NCLEX-RN exam. Estimated 34 instructional weeks, evening and weekend sessions at our Turlock Campus. ATI standardized testing is used to assess student learning outcomes and evaluate student readiness for the nursing licensure examination.

Prerequisite: Must have an active LVN/ LPN license -state of CA licensure. Must also take the Admissions Assessment: The test of essential academic skills (TEAS VII). Must have a 64 percent or better with maximum of (2) attempts.

STEP 1:
Effective 5/25/2026 applicants still interested in the application process must complete the LVN-RN Bridge google interest form. Add your most current information to be considered. Once the BRN issues full program approval you will be notified to begin Step 2.
LVN- RN Program - Google Form Link
Note: Completing step one does not guarantee acceptance into the LVN-RN bridge program.

STEP 2:
Our institution will reach out to all applicants to begin the 30-day application period once the BRN issues full approval. This can be expected around December 1, 2026.

STEP 3:
After the 30-day application period, applicants will be notified of their acceptance into the bridge program. Applicants will be required to complete the enrollment process and submit the $250 enrollment fee. An orientation payment of $5,000 will be due 60-days prior to the program start date. This program does not offer financial aid.


How to prepare for acceptance:
- Maintain active LVN license
- Work experience as a charge nurse is preferred
- Prepare for an interview before acceptance into program
- (2) letters of recommendation from Healthcare Professionals
- Verification of Financials or prepare to qualify for school loan

Nursing Career Investment:
This program is the next step in becoming a Registered Nurse in California. The estimated investment is $45,000.00 FASFA/ Title 4 funding is not offered for this program. Students must prepare for the investment by obtaining their own financing or meet qualifications for a school private loan with a credit score of 725 or higher with verification of income.
Estimated program cost;
$250.00 Enrollment Fee
$5,000.00 Orientation Deposit due 60 days prior to program start date
$2,500.00 Month Due 30 days prior to program start date
$2,500.00 Month 1
$2,500.00 Month 2
$2,500.00 Month 3
$2,500.00 Month 4
$2,500.00 Month 5
$2,500.00 Month 6
$2,500.00 Month 7
$2,500.00 Month 8
$2,500.00 Month 9
$14,750.00 Month 10- first week of month
$45,000.00 Total estimated cost
*VA, Financial Aid not accepted at this time
Additional fees may apply credit card processing, loan processing fee, late fees.


Email questions to [email protected]
Campus: 901 Geer Road, Turlock, CA 95380
Office hours: Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Contact Us (209) 250-1200 option 0

If you do not have an LVN license, use this link to sign up for our next LVN program: https://www.firstladypermanente.com/product_p/vn102.htm.