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LVN (30 Unit Course)
LVN (30 Unit Course)
at San Diego City College
San Diego Catalog
The LVN ( Licensed Vocational Nurse) “30-unit” option (Certificate of Achievement) is another alternative to becoming eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and pursue a career as a “non-graduate” registered nurse in the state of California. The student choosing this option is NOT considered a graduate of the nursing program or the college. California is the only state that recognizes this type of licensure. Applicants to the “30-unit” option must meet with the Associate Dean/Director of the San Diego City College Nursing Education Program (SDCC NEP).
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
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$62,070
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A student may choose an alternative route to fulfill the requirements for taking the registered nursing examination in the State of California. This means of obtaining licensure is referred to as the ThirtyUnit Option and eligibility can be achieved by successfully completing the following requirements: 1. Submission of a copy of a valid and current California Vocational Nursing License. 2. Transfer of academic credit. 3. Completion of designated courses in the Natural/Behavioral Sciences and the Art and Science of Nursing.