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LVN to BSN Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the admissions requirements for the LVN to BSN?
- Where do I access the Cal State Apply application?
- There is no LVN major in Cal State Apply. What major do I choose?Choose the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (TBSN) major. LVN to BSN students join a cohort of TBSN students when admitted to the program.
- Is there a supplemental application for the LVN to BSN program?There is no supplemental application.
- Can you evaluate my transcripts prior to me applying for the LVN to BSN program?Unfortunately, no. However, California Community college equivalent courses can be found at . Select by “major†and “Nursing.â€
- Is a CNA license acceptable to apply to the LVN to BSN?Unfortunately, no. However, CNA experience does count towards Work/Volunteer Experience points towards application to the Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (TBSN) program.
- Do I have to complete a skills assessment to apply to the LVN to BSN program?No, there is no required a skills assessment.
- Can I attend the LVN to BSN program part-time?Unfortunately, no. The LVN to BSN is a full-time highly rigorous program. The program courses are sequenced and can only be taken in order according to the LVN to BSN Plan of Study.
- Can I apply to the LVN to BSN program if I have a criminal record?It depends. All admitted LVN to BSN students must have a clear background check and drug screen in order to enroll. If a Criminal Record Exemption or expungement is possible and can be completed prior to being offered admission, then it is possible to be accepted to the program.
- Do I have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to join the LVN to BSN program?
No. Applicants to the School of Nursing programs do not need to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 upon admission and prior to enrollment. This could change in the future and to continue in the program vaccination would be required if stated by our clinical partners.
- Do you admit for Spring?Unfortunately, no. The LVN to BSN program only begins in Fall terms.
- Are there physical expectations for the TBSN program?Yes. All School of Nursing students must meet the requirements outlined in the Nursing Student Health & Clinical Compliance policy, Fitness for Clinical Practice policy, and will be asked to complete a Health and Physical Exam annually prior to clinical placements.
- Can I work full time in the LVN to BSN program?The most successful LVN to BSN students do not work full-time. The coursework and clinical placements are demanding and take between 30 – 40 hours per week.
- Are there prerequisite courses for the LVN to BSN program?Yes. Applicants must complete the Pre-Nursing Core in order to be accepted to the LVN to BSN program.
- Does transfer coursework expire?Not usually. As long as coursework for the Pre-Nursing Core courses were completed at an accredited institution(s) and met the course equivalency standards at the time the units are usually accepted.