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 application will be released on September 1st.
Career Mobility Information Sessions
- Aug. 25, 2026 at 3:30-4:30pm
Career Mobility Information Session via Zoom
https://redwoods-edu.zoom.us/j/4443008236 - Aug. 28, 2026 at 8:30-9:30am
Career Mobility Information Session via Zoom
https://redwoods-edu.zoom.us/j/4443008236
2025-2026 Nursing Handbook
View/download the current CR Nursing Handbook.
Nursing Program Advisor
Alex Wright
Office : AT- 100
707-476-4288 . ext; 4288
Estimated Cost of Attendance
| Estimated Cost of Attendance | ||
| Enrollment Fee | ||
| (*including pre-requisites/**without pre-requisites 38 units X $46 += $1748) | $46 per unit X 65 Credits | $2,990 |
| Student fees for 4 semester | $50 per semester | $200 |
| Books, supplies and materials, Complio | Complio, equipment (misc. supplies student may need) | $350 |
| FBI background check | * Approximate cost | $113 |
| Drug Screen | * Approximate cost | $75 |
| Required uniforms | Required scrubs, white or black shoes and a watch with second display (see dress code in student handbook for specifics). | $200 |
| Physical | *Estimated cost from $0 to $200. | $200 |
| Immunizations | Immunizations for students who do not have the required immunity to several communicable diseases may cost over $220. Most are available through the Public Health for reduced fees. *$220 is an approximate estimate, you cost may vary depending on health coverage etc. | $220 |
| Approximate Total | $4,348 |
| Estimated Cost of Attendance | ||
| Enrollment Fee | $46 per unit X 30 Credits | $1,380 |
| Student fees for 2 semester | $50 per semester | $100 |
| Books, supplies and materials, Complio | Complio, equipment (misc. supplies student may need) | $350 |
| FBI background check | * Approximate cost | $113 |
| Drug Screen | * Approximate cost | $75 |
| Required uniforms | Required scrubs, white or black shoes and a watch with second display (see dress code in student handbook for specifics). | $200 |
| Physical | *Estimated cost from $0 to $200. | $200 |
| Immunizations | Immunizations for students who do not have the required immunity to several communicable diseases may cost over $220. Most are available through the Public Health for reduced fees. *$220 is an approximate estimate, you cost may vary depending on health coverage etc. | $220 |
| Approximate Total | $2,638 |
Effective August 7, 2026, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires in Fall 2028.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs?status=Candidate
Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.