Career Mobility

The College of the Redwoods Career Mobility Program helps Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and Paramedics become Registered Nurses (RNs). The program takes three semesters to complete (spring, fall, and spring).

To apply, you must have:

• A valid California LVN license (if you are an LVN) Or national paramedic certification (if you are a paramedic)
• It is strongly recommended that you have at least one year of work experience as an LVN or Paramedic before applying.

Applications are accepted once a year, from September 1 to September 15, for a spring semester start. The instructions will be posted on or before August 1st; the application will be released on September 1st. 

Career Mobility Information Sessions

• Aug. 27, 2025 at 3:00pm
  Career Mobility Information Session via Zoom
  View the recording:  https://redwoods-edu.zoom.us/rec/share/CwPSZ8i2YJl96A5_8yxBToEI5UUeMOAAtKfwLPZqsu8cy8gjMHUPmcXbOCqCz7rx.ToQKQAs8yx13MPTN 
  Passcode: Hv9M$3!@GW
• Aug. 29, 2025 at 9:00am 
  Career Mobility Information Session via Zoom 
  View the recording: https://redwoods-edu.zoom.us/rec/share/4Jce9ezz0l_cGwXyk7hmR94RYwPFvkrJEdH6BGYAM545wJsRuw3seFYmC___qmmg.5oionppY4zIjp1Cc 
  Passcode: rZ@f?T$Lb9 

Application Information

Apply Here!