{
  "college": "sierra-college",
  "edition": "2025-2026",
  "departmentName": "Nursing, Registered",
  "id": "nursing-registered--upward-mobility-lvn-to-rn-option",
  "name": "Upward Mobility LVN to RN Option",
  "award": "Upward Mobility Admission Requirements",
  "department": "nursing-registered",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/archive/2025-2026/departments/nursing-registered/#",
  "blocks": [
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) wishing to obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse through the upward mobility option must meet the following criteria to be considered for admission:\n\n-   successful completion of an accredited LVN program;\n-   active, unrestricted California LVN license;\n-   meet the program prerequisite and admission requirements as well as the above mentioned LVN program clinical experience.\n\nUpon admission, the student must complete NRSR 0023, NRSR 0024, and the remaining required program and general education courses. LVNs interested in pursuing an Associate Degree Nursing and taking National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to be a Registered Nurse may be admitted to the Upward Mobility program on a space available basis. Readiness/Assessment testing is required.\n\nSee the Registered Nursing Admission Requirements."
    }
  ]
}