How to Apply

• Complete the CR Online Application
• Submit an Application for the Licensed Vocational Nursing Program to the Health Occupations office during the Enrollment Period. 

The LVN program is offered every other year. The next offering of the LVN program is Fall of 2023. The application period will open in Spring of 2023.

Admission to the LVN Program is determined by a lottery selection process.

Please note: The LVN program is a three-semester program. All students admitted will complete the program in three semesters of consecutive coursework. (Fall/Spring/Fall). Time from program admission to program completion is 18 months.  For example, an LVN class was admitted Fall 2019. Required coursework was be completed in December 2020. 

Application Requirements

1. BIO-8 (Human Biology) and HO-15 (Nutrition) are changing from program co-requisites to program pre-requisites. You must complete both of these courses with a 'C' or better prior to the start of the fall 2021 semester in order to qualify for the LVN program..
2. Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide is required for program application. 
3. A 10-panel urine drug screen is required 30 days before the beginning of your first clinical rotations and every Fall following a summer break. Positive results mean you cannot attend clinical per clinical agency contract. Inability to attend clinical will result in being dismissed from the course. 

Employment opportunities include:

• Acute and chronic care settings
• Health care provider settings
• Other healthcare facilities

California Employment Statistics

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Outlook 2018-2028

Contact Us

Contact Information

Health Occupations Home

 Roberta Farrar, Director

 Jencie Smith, Administrative Secretary
 707-476-4216

 Health Occupations Office, AT-100C