LVN to BSN

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) pathway is designed for students who have a valid California LVN license and are seeking a first bachelor’s degree as a Transfer student. 

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing 

Admission Type: Direct entry as a Transfer applicant to the TBSN program.

Length: 3 years (6 Fall/Spring semesters)  

Plan of Study:  

• 56 units (coursework required for nursing major) 

• Includes off-site clinical placements each semester 

Starts: Fall only  

Structure:  

• Cohort-based (courses only offered once per academic year) 
• Full-time 

• Courses during the day 
• Clinical placement location, days, and times will vary each academic term and may take place on weekends 
• Clinical placements randomly assigned to San Diego and Riverside Counties 

Costs: 

• Cost of Attendance/Tuition and Fees 

• Startup and Clinical Placement Costs 

Course Sequence: LVN to BSN Plan of Study