SAN DIEGO CITY COLLEGE NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAM
LVN-RN 30 UNIT OPTION MULTI-CRITERIA POINT SYSTEM
San Diego City College LVN-RN 30-Unit Option Information Packet
Contact Information
https://www.sdcity.edu/academics/schools-programs/math-sci-
nurse/nursing/index.aspx
Email: [email protected]
Phone number: 619-388-3441
Award Type: Certificate of Achievement
The LVN “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. Most other states do not recognize California's
LVN “30-unit” option and will not issue RN licenses to these LVNs. Applicants to the
“30-unit” option must meet with the LVN-to-RN program director for advisement.
The “30-unit” option requires current valid licensed vocational nurse (LVN)
licensure. For recent vocational nursing graduates waiting to take the National
Council Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN), continuation in the program is
contingent upon passing the licensure examination. Upon completion of the 30-unit
option, the student is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for
Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). (Section 1429 of BRN Rules and Regulations).
Completion of the 30-unit option program excludes the student from obtaining an
Associate of Science Degree in Nursing from the San Diego City College community
District.
Additional Information concerning the LVN 30 unit option is available from the
California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), P.O.Box 944210, Sacramento, CA
94244-2100 and the website https://www.rn.ca.gov/contact.shtml
The San Diego City College Nursing Education Program 30-unit option (non-degree)
program is a three-semester program following complete of 15 units of science
admission requirements the student applies for entrance. The applicants accepted
must completed the LVN-RN transition course during the spring semester and upon
successful completion will enter the third semester in the fall.
If interested in the 30-unit option certificate of achievement program, the following
requirements are mandatory, and documentation must be uploaded to the
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LVN-RN 30 UNIT OPTION MULTI-CRITERIA POINT SYSTEM
application. If documentation of the following is not uploaded to the application, the
application will be disqualified.
1. Review this packet completely and sign at the end of the packet.
2. Attend an informational session or meet with the Student Success Advisor.
3. Meet with the Associate Dean/Director of Nurses
4. Sign the 30-unit-option disclaimer with the Dean
5. Upload all documents to the application
The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement in Nursing: 30-unit option
will:
1. Apply concepts and skills to successfully pass the National Council Licensure
Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Measureable Outcome: At least 80% of the
SDCC Nursing Students will score at least 96% or greater predicted probability of
passing the NCLEX on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor proctored exam on the first
attempt.
2. Make clinical judgments and management decisions to ensure accurate and safe
client care. Measureable Outcome: The group score in the areas of Health
Promotion and Maintenance and Safety and Infection Control will remain 80% or
greater on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor proctored exam on the first attempt.
3. Practice within the ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of the professional
nursing practice. Measureable Outcome: The group score in the areas of
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies and Reduction of Risk Potential will
remain 80% or greater on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor proctored exam on the
first attempt
. 4. Use standards of nursing practice to perform and evaluate client care in entry-
level practice. Measureable Outcome: The group score in the areas of Basic Care
and Comfort and Management of Care will remain 80% or greater on the ATI
Comprehensive Predictor proctored exam on the first attempt.
5. Participate in life-long learning. Measureable Outcome: At least 25% of the
program graduates will report enrollment into a baccalaureate nursing education
and/or certification in the discipline of nursing within one-year of graduation.
Program Requirements:
Students must pass the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)
assessment test with a 80 % overall score( Effective 10.1.2024). The TEAS
7 version will only be accepted.
30 units is required for the certificate:
Science Requirements:
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Course Number Units
Biology 235 Physiology 4.0
Biology 205 Microbiology 5.0
Spring Semester
NRSE 235 LVN to RN Transition 2.0
Fall Semester
NRSE 240 Medical/Surgical Nursing III 4.5
NRSE 242 Mental Health and Gerontological Nursing 4.5
Spring Semester
NRSE 244 Medical/Surgical Nursing IV 4.5
NRSE 246 Leadership in Nursing 4.5
Total 29.0
NRSE 92 Nursing Student Success (optional) 1.0
I acknowledge that I have read and understand the requirements in
this document:
Student Name____________________________
Signature: _______________________________
Date:____________
San Diego City College Nursing Education Program
Licensed Vocational Nurse
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SAN DIEGO CITY COLLEGE NURSING EDUCATION PROGRAM
LVN-RN 30 UNIT OPTION MULTI-CRITERIA POINT SYSTEM
30-Unit-Option Program
(Non-Degree)
The 30-unit- option is available to a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of
California who holds a current valid license. The program is prescribed by the
California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and provides a Registered Nurse (RN)
license for California only. The college acts as a facilitator. A maximum of 30 units
of nursing and support courses are required to fulfill the unit requirement for
licensure by the California BRN.
If the student selects this option, this form must accompany the application to the
nursing education program.
30-Unit-Option Disclaimer
In signing below I am acknowledging that I have been advised of the following
possible ramifications in selecting the 30-Unit-Option as a route to advance to RN.
1. Licensure as an RN (per the 30-unit option) is for the State of California ONLY.
2. If the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)- RN examination is
taken upon completion of the 30-Unit-Option ( Non-Degree Program) you will
be considered a non-graduate of the RN program for the duration of your
license.
3. Upon completion of this option, An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) will
NOT be granted. The school is only the facilitator of the minimum
requirements needed to apply for the NCLEX-RN exam. A degree in General
Education or other majors may be obtained at any time.
4. Employment may be limited, For example, Veterans Administration Hospitals
or the military require that an RN have an ADN and/or Bachelor of Science in
Nursing (BSN) for employment/commissions respectively.
5. It is uncertain whether BSN programs will accept a 30-Unit-Option RN from
California for admission.
Student Name;_________________________________
Student Signature:______________________________
Date:________________
CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE Multi-Criteria Point System
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN COORDINATION WITH NURSING ADVISORY
COMMITTEE (3 CNAC)
CRITERIA 100 POINTS EXAMPLE OF POINT DISTRIBUT TION
POSSIBLE
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Academic degrees or 15 points Points are awarded for degrees earned
college diplomas, or maximum in the United States from a regionally
relevant certificates held by accredited college only.
an applicant Academic degree (Associates,
Bachelor’s, Master’s) = 10 points
College diploma (3-year degree) =
5 points
LVN License =5 points (must be
current)
CNA License or Allied Health
Certificate = 5 points (must be
current)
Corpsman=5 points (must provide
document)
Grade Point Average in 20 points Minimum 2.5 GPA in Anatomy,
relevant coursework maximum Physiology, and Microbiology.
GPA =4.0: 20 points
GPA=3.5- 3.99 18 points
GPA 3.0- 3.49: 16 points
GPA 2.5- 2.99: 15 points
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TEAS 30 points 20 points will be awarded for a
(Assessment/Readiness maximum TEAS Test that has an overall
Test results in Test of score of 80 % or higher.
Essential Academic Skills
ATI TEAS only (TEAS 6 will
be accepted until the
application period of 2023).
Documented proficiency or 10 Points 10 points total for the ability to
advanced level of maximum communicate in a health care setting
coursework in languages in a language other than English,
other than English. including American Sign Language.
Provide upper-division language
course information. Provide proof on
transcripts and the SDCC language
certification form
Life experience or special 8 points Criteria/application requirement
circumstances of an maximum a. Copy of DD214 form for a veteran or
applicant, including but not military ID for activity duty
limited to the following: b. Disability Certification Form
a. Veteran or active military disability-certification-form
status (including spouse) c. Documented eligibility for Financial
b. Disabilities Aid, CAL Works, BOGFW-G, Federal Pell
c. Low family income Grant or EOPS
d. The first generation of d. Written statement from the
the family to go to college applicant
e. Need to work during e. Work/Volunteer Certification
prerequisites Form
f. Disadvantaged social or f. EOPS verification
educational environment g. Written statement from the
g. Difficulty with personal or applicant about a single parent,
family circumstances deployed spouse, family caregiver,
h. Refugee death of a family member within 6
months, medical problems, and
financial issues.
h. Copy of current Refugee card.
Relevant health-related 17 points It must be documented on the
work or volunteer work/volunteer certification form.
experience Must be a
minimum of 100 hours in
the past three years
