LVN-BSN Pathway
The LVN-BSN Pathway is permanently closed. Fall 2022 was the final cohort.
Applicants who hold an LVN license are welcome to apply to Cal State Fullerton to obtain their Bachelors of Science in Nursing:
LVN – RN (30 unit option)
The LVN 30-unit option does not meet the requirements for a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree. Students completing this option will not be a graduate of the University’s nursing program and are not eligible to receive the SON nursing pin. Students are admitted to this option on a space-available basis as they join various cohorts during the course of study. Students are not required to complete the lower division general education requirements, pre-requisite nursing core courses or additional preparatory courses in the major. At the completion of this option of study, students will be eligible to take the NCLEX examination for registered nurses. Additionally, many states in the United States do not recognize persons completing this option as being a Registered Nurse. Thus, many states will not grant reciprocity (license by endorsement) to 30-unit option LVN students who have successfully passed the NCLEX-RN examination. The licensure resulting from completion of this option cannot be changed at a later date. Applicants seeking this option must email nursing@fullerton.edu to inquire about availability and if granted, they must meet with the Nursing Advisor and Pathway Coordinator for counseling specific to this option.
