LVN to RN (Career Ladder) Nursing Option
Licensed Vocational Nurse to Registered Nurse

The LVN to RN (Career Ladder) option is for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) who wishes to become a Registered Nurse (RN). The program will prepare you with the additional theoretical and clinical skills to qualify you for an Associate Degree in Nursing and allow you to take the NCLEX-RN exam for licensure to work as a Registered Nurse.

  • Program Length:

    Three Semesters

  • Program Completion:

    Associate Degree in Nursing with a Certificate of Achievement in Registered Nursing and eligibility for the National Council Licensing Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN).

  • PCC Registered Nursing Program Accreditation and Approval Information

    The Registered Nursing Program at Pasadena City College is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing

    California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)

    1747 N Market Blvd.
    Sacramento, CA 95834
    (916) 322-3350

    Effective March 18, 2024, the Pasadena City College Registered Nursing Program at Pasadena City College located in Pasadena, California is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy expires on March 18, 2026.

    Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
    3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400
    Atlanta, GA 30326
    (404) 975-5000

Students get practical training during a nursing class.About the Career Ladder Option

The LVN to RN (Career Ladder) Option is a three-semester option that provides students who are Licensed Vocational Nurses with the additional coursework to become a qualified Registered Nurse. The program places emphasis on building nursing theory and reinforcing concepts to promote, maintain, and restore health in individuals with common and complex health problems, throughout the life span. Learn More

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Applications are accepted :

January 1 - January 31 Admission to the program  will begin with the first course, N210 Nursing Role Transition, in the Summer intersession.

July 5 - July 20 Admission to the program will begin with the first course, N210 Nursing Role Transition, in the Winter intersession.

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