2025 LVN APPLICATION

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2025 LVN APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For important dates, eligibility requirements, and step-by-step instructions to apply to the LVN program, please read the application instructions.

LVN Program Eligibility Requirements and Prerequisite Courses

IMPORTANT! Please refer to the 2025 LVN Application Instructions above for complete instructions and information.

  1. Current California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification - Obtained by December 31st (year before application).  (Students admitted to the program must keep their CNA certification Active throughout the program)
  2. Proof of completion of 12th grade education or equivalent (or higher degree).
  3. Prerequisite Coursework - completed by December 31st (year before application) with a grade of 'C' or better.
Prerequisite Courses Credits

BIO 212 Human Biology*

(or equivalent course taken at another accredited college)

 BIO 212 (3.0 credits)

BIO 212L Human Biology Lab*

(or equivalent course taken at another accredited college)

 BIO 212L (1.0 credits)

ENGL 156 College Reading & Writing* or

ENGL 180 Intro to ENG Comp*

(or equivalent course taken at another accredited college)

ENGL156 (4.0 credits)

ENGL 180 (4.0 credits) 

MATH 127 Intermediate Applied Algebra* or

MATH 128 Applied Algebra*

(or equivalent course taken at another accredited college)

MATH 127 (5.0 credits)

MATH 128 (6.0 credits)
* Completion of the above prerequisites is required to be an eligible applicant in the LVN program.
Completion of higher level college courses with a grade 'C' or better are strongly recommended, including:
BIO 205 Human Anatomy 
BIO 206 Human Physiology
ENGL C1000 English Composition
MATH 227 College Math for Tech Fields

NOTE: Additional requirements exist to earn a Licensed Vocational Nursing Associate in Science degree. Contact a Cuesta College counselor.

How to submit Official Transcripts of Prerequisite Coursework

Helpful links:

Nursing Programs: For questions about the nursing programs or the nursing application process, contact Nursing Programs Coordinator, Brita Blue brita_blue@cuesta.edu or (805) 592-9426

Counseling Department: Schedule an appointment with the Nursing & Allied Health counselor, Lisa Wearda, for questions regarding program eligibility, prerequisites, course evaluations, and academic planning.