LVN to RN 45 Quarter Unit Option is a Continuing Education program offered by CNI College in Santa Ana, CA.
Program Overview
Objective counseling is provided covering the admission process, course requirements, the advantages and disadvantages of this route to licensure, and the fact that high school graduation or equivalent is required to take the RN national licensing examination. The required nursing courses are the same as in the generic pre-licensure program, and concurrent theory and clinical experience are required in the content areas.
Admission Requirements and Process
An applicant for the 43-quarter unit option does not have to take an admission test; the applicant must have an active unencumbered LVN license. Admission to this option is space available, and a program may, at its discretion, admit an LVN program graduate waiting to take the first NCLEX-VN, with continuation contingent upon passing it. General education prerequisites to BSN core nursing courses must be completed within five years prior to enrollment and may be transferred from other institutions. If the applicant pursues the LVN-BSN option instead, the admission criteria, prerequisites and curriculum for the degree program must be met.
General Requirements
- LVN licenseThe applicant must have an active, unencumbered LVN license for admission (an LVN graduate awaiting the first NCLEX-VN may be admitted at the program’s discretion).
- No admission testAn applicant for the 43-quarter unit option does not have to take an admission test for entry into the program.
- Clinical readinessThe program may require items necessary to provide care in clinical agencies, such as immunizations and CPR, and testing of knowledge and clinical skills to identify areas for…
- Space availabilityAdmission to the LVN 45 Quarter Credit Option is by space availability only.
Application Process
- 1Request more informationYour starting place is the CNI College website: the moment you submit the Request Information form, you are on your way.
- 2Fill out our questionnaireAll applicants complete a potential student questionnaire form so the College has a clearer picture of your career goals and what you are looking for in your education.
- 3Complete an interview and a campus tourAn admissions advisor will reach out for a one-on-one conversation about your situation and program of interest and to set up a tour of the campus.
- 4Prep your finances and any other paperworkOnce your application has been accepted, work with the financial aid team on the best ways to cover education costs, and turn in your Enrollment Agreement and documentation of any required health exams, tests, or vaccines.
- 5Join us in the classroom and get startedWhen your first day of classes arrives, CNI College will be ready and waiting to welcome you.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
The catalog states that information regarding tuition and fees for this option can be found in the catalog, but the October 5, 2026 catalog’s tuition tables list no separate charges for it. For additional admissions information and requirements, reach out to the Nursing Department.
Curriculum
The required courses, including microbiology, physiology, and nursing, may be less than but cannot exceed 45 quarter units; credit must be given for any previously completed required course. The option at CNI College is 43 quarter units. Clock hours shown are those the catalog lists for the same courses in the BSN program.
Required Courses
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Career Outcomes
Completing the option makes an LVN eligible to take the examination for licensure as a Registered Nurse. To practice as a Registered Nurse in California, candidates must pass the NCLEX-RN and obtain licensure through the California Board of Registered Nursing.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
CNI College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Its pre-licensure nursing program is approved by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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