NURSING/NON DEGREE PATHWAY TO RN LICENSURE - 30 UNIT OPTION LVN TO RN
Program Nursing-Associate Degree · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
This one-year program is for the applicant with a valid California Vocational Nurse license. The Vocational Nurse who completes thirty additional units beyond the LVN curriculum qualifies to take the licensing examination as a Registered Nurse. This option does not lead to an Associate Nursing Degree.
The program is designed to prepare students for employment as a Registered Nurse, providing direct care to patients. The student should be aware that they may not change their status as a 30 unit option RN with the Board of Registered Nursing at any time after licensure. Individuals who become licensed as Registered Nurses using this option may not be eligible for licensure in states other than California or for any advanced degrees. The program is accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites / Corequisites | 9 | |
| BIOL 226 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 222 | Microbiology | 5 |
| CHEM 110 is a prerequisite to BIOL 222 and BIOL 226 and meets the AS degree requirement for a natural science with lab. | ||
| Permission to register for the following course is granted only to students admitted to the program. Note: This course is offered in the Summer session only. | 2.5 | |
| ADN 075 | LVN Transition into the Associate Degree Nursing Program | 2.5 |
| COURSES REQUIRED AFTER PROGRAM ADMISSION-BY PERMIT ONLY | 18 | |
| FALL SEMESTER | ||
| ADN 250 | Advanced Pharmacology | 1 |
| ADN 251 | Medical /Surgical Nursing II | 2 |
| ADN 251L | Medical/Surgical Nursing II Lab | 2.5 |
| ADN 252 | Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
| ADN 252L | Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Lab | 1.5 |
| Required Subtotal - 9 | ||
| SPRING SEMESTER | ||
| ADN 253 | Medical/Surgical Nursing III | 2 |
| ADN 253L | Medical/Surgical Nursing III Lab | 3 |
| ADN 254 | Leadership and Management in Nursing | 1.5 |
| ADN 254L | Leadership and Management in Nursing Lab | 2.5 |
| Required Subtotal - 9 | ||
| *The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires these courses be completed to be eligible to take the RN Licensing Examination. All of these courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. | ||
| Total | 29.5 | |