IMPORTANT! Please refer to the 2024 LVN to RN Application Instructions above for complete instructions and information.
1. Current California LVN License.
2. Minimum 550 hours LVN work experience within the past 2 years, completed by December 31, 2024.
3. Prerequisite Coursework - completed by May 31, 2024, with a grade of "C" or better. A combined GPA of 2.50 or higher is required for the 3 science courses.
*Online and distance education science labs are NOT accepted. Exception: online sciences taken during COVID pandemic (Spring 2020-Spring 2022).
4. TEAS Test (Version 7) taken within a year of the application cycle. The official results must be submitted by ATI to "Cuesta College ADN" by the application deadline.
5. Submit official transcripts from ALL colleges attended by application deadline.
6. Additional Required Coursework - The following coursework must be completed before program entry but It is highly recommended to complete this coursework before applying.
For questions about the Accelerated RN program, application process or application instructions, contact Brita Blue at: (805) 592-9426 or brita_blue@cuesta.edu
For questions regarding program eligibility, prerequisites, course evaluations, and academic planning, request an appointment with Cindy Stever, Nursing Program Counselor.