MCCSN does not offer at this time a specific LVN-to-RN program.  However, advanced placement into the second or third semester is offered to individual qualified candidates when space becomes available.

LVNs seeking advanced placement must make an appointment with the Director, School of Nursing for individual counseling regarding their educational preparation and options, including the CCR 1429 30 Unit Option, which meets course requirements for licensure but does not confer an associate degree.  PSYC 25, NURS 100, NURS 52A and NURS 52B may be waived in completing degree requirements upon official transcript verification of corresponding coursework in the LVN program. Note that LVN courses completed at an institution that is not regionally accredited program are not transferrable and could also result in the need for additional coursework at a subsequent 4-year institution.

• ●The following are required for initial entry into the second or third semester of the nursing program:
• ●An active application to the nursing program on file at the nursing office.
• ●A copy of active California LVN license.
• ●Evidence of one year of work experience as an LVN.
• ●Completion of all program pre-requisite coursework with a grade of C or better, with the exception of PSYC 25 (Child and Adult Development) and NURS 100 (Pharmacology for Nursing).

Applicants who meet the above qualifications and who are interested in advanced placement should apply to the nursing program during the regular application period, and note their interest on the application.  In the event that there are more advanced placement applicants than anticipated seats, pre-requisite course grades and quality of work experience will be used to select candidates for standardized testing.

First semester option:   Applicants also have the option and are encouraged to apply as a “generic” first semester student for admission to MCCSN. However, as a first semester student, applicants must have a transcripted grade for Pharmacology (NURS 100) or appropriate substitute coursework; and a transcripted grade for Lifespan Development (PSYC 25) or appropriate substitute coursework.  All first semester applicants (including LVNs) are selected using the multi-criterion selection process described on the MCCSN website. The Director, School of Nursing will review all available transcripts to determine whether coursework can be substitute for multi-criterion scoring.  NOTE:  If coursework is substituted from institutions that are not regionally accredited, it is possible that subsequent colleges and universities may not accept the coursework for higher degrees.  (rev. 05/19)

In compliance with offering alternative options for students with previous education in the field of nursing, LVNs may be eligible to enter an alternate first semester (abbreviated) sequence (NURS 54 or 55).  Alternate sequence placement is subject to the multi-criterion selection process used for the respective first semester cohort (06/2020).

 Procedure for Advanced Placement into Second Semester:

If space is available for one or more advanced placement students, selection will be based on current licensure, recent work experience and grades in the pre-requisite coursework. Once selected, applicants will be required to attend an information session and to complete the NURS 65 and NURS 65L Role Transition Courses with a grade of “C” or better prior to enrollment in NURS 52B  (either simultaneously or separately as the courses are offered).  Applicants will also be required to participate in NURS 204 Supervised Nursing Skills Lab I prior to the start of NURS 52B complete any assigned workshops or remedial activities identified in NURS 65L. (05-2021)

Procedure for Advanced Placement into Third  Semester:

The process described below is designed to assess knowledge of the content addressed in the first and second semesters of the nursing program so that applicants are placed in the third semester are prepared for success.  Third semester placement is contingent space available in the cohort and successful completion of the following: (05-2021)

Standardized Testing

The Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exams (NACE I) are one component of the total evaluation of selected individuals to  establish credit for prior learning and experience, and to assign the best fit for placement in the nursing program. 

 Selected applicants are required to complete examinations of the content addressed in the first two semesters, including  Fundamentals/Foundations, Maternal-Child (Obstetrics), and nursing care of children (Pediatrics).

Passing scores are listed below, and are based on the 2015 normed averages established by the National League for  Nursing

 NACE I Scoring thresholds to be invited for performance testing: 

Component	To place into NURS 52C (third semester) must pass with:
Foundations	75%
Care during Childbearing	62%
Care of the Child	66%

**Based upon quality of previous work experience, faculty may proceed with performance evaluations even if a score(s) is less than the normed average**(rev. 05-19)

Cinical Simulation Performance Evaluation(s)

Applicants are required to participate in an individual clinical simulation performance evaluation of the clinical skills involved in the courses for which competency is required.

Based on the results of this performance portion of the placement testing, the nursing faculty will recommend the appropriate semester for placement and develop an individualized preparation plan for each advanced placement applicant including but not limited to assigned lectures, labs or skills practice.

In some instances, the faculty may determine that the candidate is best suited for placement in the first semester. Should the candidate choose to enter at the first semester level, all admission criteria applicable to first semester students must be completed, and placement will be offered based on the multi-criterion selection process.

 New Student Orientation and NURS 65 Role Transition Courses

  The applicant is required to attend new student orientation on the assigned date, and to complete the NURS 65 and NURS 65L Role Transition Courses with a grade of “C” or better prior to enrollment. 

        NOTE:   1)     There is no cost to the student for the testing process, regardless of the outcome.

                       2)    LVNs may pursue the 30-unit option for admission to the nursing program IF SPACE IS   

                              AVAILABLE even if individual counseling and/or standardized assessment places them in the first

                              or second semester.

                      3)    The 30-unit option includes PHSO 1&2, BIOL 25&26, NURS 52C and NURS 52D (NURS 65L,                                      NURS 206 and NURS 207 strongly recommended but not required).

For individual counseling regarding LVN advanced placement into the MCCSN program, contact the Director, School of Nursing at 831-646-4258.

 

 updated 05-27-2021