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DIVISION OF NURSING EDUCATION AND HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES
 

Dear LVN Applicant:

     On this site you will find information for applying to the Associate Degree RN Program, Advance Placement, at Imperial Valley College.  Please read the information carefully as new requirements have been added.  IVC offers three (3) options for obtaining the RN license and considers students for admission in October.  Applications must be received within the period of September 1 through September 30^th  and must have the required attachments.

A complete application includes:
 

·        Application (PDF) *

·        Copy of current California LVN license

·        Copy of current AHA Basic Life Support card

·        Letter of recommendation from employer

·        Copies of transcripts of all colleges attended.  Once accepted, official copies will be required.

·        Disclaimer Form (for OPTION II, 30-Unit Option applicants)

·        Copy of the Counselor’s major sheet showing evaluation of courses

Students will need to meet with the IVC Nursing Counselor prior to submitting an application.
 

Advanced Placement (LVN to RN) Policy (effective January, 2005)

Imperial Valley College offers three (3) options for LVNs wishing to advance to the RN level.  All options are open to students who have an active California LVN license.  Admission to each level is based on space availability.

OPTION 1 – Associate Degree

LVNs seeking to complete the Associate Degree Registered Nursing Program at Imperial Valley College must complete all prerequisite courses prior to entering the program.  Students can apply to the program, Option I, by the deadline period of September 1^st through September 30^th .

Prerequisite courses:

Math and Reading competencies required for graduation must be met prior to entering the program.  A passing score on the Accuplacer Test or completion of ENG 89 or ENG 111 is required.  Completion of Math 90, Intermediate Algebra, or a higher level Math is required.   For more information and scheduling, log on to the College website at www.imperial.edu under Students, then Assessment Center.

In addition to the above, the following general education requirements must be met PRIOR to graduation to obtain the A.S. degree at the time of completing the RN Program.  Students are advised to have them completed before entering.  These courses include:
 

Prior to submitting an application, students should meet with a counselor, or the IVC Nursing Counselor, to confirm program and degree requirements.  You can reach the Nursing Counselor at (760) 355-6246 for an appointment or by email at:
stella.orfanos-woo@imperial.edu. 

Testing Requirements/Transition Course:

Students will be required to complete assessment testing prior to starting the program.  Some of the areas to be tested are OB/Maternal Child and Fundamentals.  A fee will be charged for each test which includes study materials.  In addition, a medication administration exam will also be required and must be passed with a 92% score.  Students will have three (3) attempts to pass this exam.  A practical skills test will also be administered to determine safety and proficiency regarding basic principles of nursing practice. 

Completion of the NURS 204 Transition Course is required before starting the program.  All of the above testing requirements will be completed within this course.  Placement into the RN Program will be determined upon completion of this course.  This course will be offered in the Spring and is open to students who have applied and have met the application and admission requirements. 

Placement:

If placed in SECOND semester, the following nursing courses are required:

Second Semester:

 
Summer/Winter Session:

Third Semester:

 
Fourth Semester:

 
If placed in THIRD semester, the following nursing courses are required:

Third Semester:

Summer/Winter Session:

Fourth Semester:

Application Procedures:

The following must be received by the deadline period of September 1^st through September 30^th to be considered:

• Application (PDF) *
• Copy of current California LVN license
• Copy of current AHA Basic Life Support card
• Letter of recommendation from employer verifying LVN experience
• Copies of transcripts of all colleges attended, including IVC.
• Disclaimer Form if applying for OPTION II, 30-Unit Option

The required attachments must be submitted with the application. 

OPTION II – 30-Unit Option

Option II is a 30-Unit option established by the CA Board of Registered Nursing to LVNs seeking to become eligible for their RN license.  At the time of application, students must sign and submit a disclaimer form indicating they understand the requirements of this option.

The program requires students to complete eight (8) units of prerequisite courses in:

Human Physiology     4 units  (can be substituted pending course content)

            Microbiology               4 units  (can be substituted with a 5-unit General
                                                              Microbiology course)
                                                8 units

Once completed, students can apply by the deadline period of September 1^st through September 30^th.  Students must fulfill the testing requirements as in OPTION I by taking the NURS 204 Transition Course.  Placement will be determined upon completion of this course.  This course will be offered in the Spring and is open to students who have applied and have met the application and admission requirements

Successful candidates will enter the program at the third semester level and complete the following nursing courses:

Third Semester:

Summer/Winter Session:

Fourth Semester :

Twenty-two (22) nursing units are completed to fulfill the 30-Unit Option.  Students are not eligible for the degree under this option and are considered non-graduates when applying for the licensure exam.

OPTION III – Generic Program

The LVN student may choose the option of taking the entire Registered Nursing curriculum. Applicants are encouraged to consider Option I or Option II unless they have been away from nursing for a prolonged period and feel the need to consider this option.

For more information, contact Division of Nursing Education at
(760) 355-6348 or by email laura.hartsock@imperial.edu