{"id":45,"date":"2013-09-18T22:19:55","date_gmt":"2013-09-18T22:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/nursing\/?page_id=45"},"modified":"2026-01-27T16:36:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T00:36:18","slug":"lvn-application-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/nursing\/lvn-application-information\/","title":{"rendered":"LVN to RN Application Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is 3 semesters long. NOTE that this program admits on a <strong>space available basis only<\/strong>. The application process is competitive, and applicants are evaluated based on the Multi-Criteria Point System. Seats in the LVN-RN program are offered to applicants with the highest points. Once enrolled, the student will start the program in the second semester and N117-MS will not be required. We do not keep a waiting list of students. We do encourage you to reapply or apply to our Generic RN program, should you not be initially admitted to the program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"color: #800000\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;font-size: 14pt\"><span style=\"color: #800000;font-size: 16pt\">LVN APPLICATION DATES<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\n<table id=\"tablepress-16\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-16 tbody-has-connected-cells\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Applications Accepted*<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Enrollment Start*<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Email Notification Sent**<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Current Status<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">April 1 - 10<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Fall Semester Application<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">end of April<\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/nursing\/lvn-rn-application\/\" target=\"_blank\">LVN-RN Application<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">November 1 - 10<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Spring Semester Application<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">end of November<\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td colspan=\"4\" class=\"column-1\">*Application and Enrollment dates are subject to change.<br \/>\n**All students will receive a notification via email, regardless of the admission decision.<br \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-16 from cache --><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>current active<\/strong> California LVN license in good standing from an accredited LVN program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High school diploma or equivalency or higher degree (Associate, Bachelor&#8217;s, Master&#8217;s in any subject)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of minimum 6 months work experience as an LVN\/LPN <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successful completion of all <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/nursing\/prerequisite-coursework\/\" target=\"_blank\">prerequisite coursework<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No grade lower than a &#8220;C&#8221; for every class required, general education and nursing, will be accepted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Successful completion of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/nursing\/teas-requirement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEAS<\/a> exam with a score of 62% or higher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OPTIONAL: Successful completion of an LVN to RN transition course <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2026\/01\/LVN-RN-Application-Checklist-as-of-01.2026-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application Checklist<\/a> to confirm you have all your documents ready for uploading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A copy of your high school diploma, GED, CHSPE, <strong>OR<\/strong> highest level of US degree awarded (Associate, Bachelor&#8217;s or Master&#8217;s in any subject)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All <\/strong>unofficial transcripts of coursework (including those from Palomar College)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All<\/strong> unofficial copies of TEAS attempts &#8211; including outdated exams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A copy of your current California LVN license<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting documentation for any points attempting to be received for any other category<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Fill out and complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/nursing\/lvn-rn-application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online LVN to RN Application<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure that your documents are in PDF format and named correctly for an easy and quick application experience. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will receive a confirmation email once submitted.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you need to step away and complete your application at another time, you will receive a special link to resume your application. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2025\/10\/Multi-Criteria-Sheet_rev10.2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LVN Multi-Criteria Point Calculation<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important information to review before applying:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Palomar ID: <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You <strong>must<\/strong> register with Palomar College to obtain a student ID number <em>before <\/em>you submit your application. Your Palomar ID is a requirement on the application. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transcripts:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Make sure all pages are included.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If accepted to the program, official transcripts will be required at that time. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you attended Palomar College, we will need to submit a copy of these transcripts as well. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Required Courses:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All required courses must be <strong>completed<\/strong> and have a grade issued; otherwise we cannot calculate your GPA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No grade lower than a &#8220;C&#8221; will be accepted for all required courses, general education and nursing, for the associate&#8217;s degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are using AP scores to clear a GE requirement, please submit a copy of the score report. We will not accept a college transcripts that shows AP scores as credit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ATI TEAS exams:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All copies of the attempted TEAS Version 7 exams must be submitted, including non-passing scores.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can print free copies directly from your account on the ATI website. TEAS Individual Performance Profile transcript is preferred when submitting your application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The TEAS Version 7 was implemented on June 3, 2022. We will only accept TEAS Version 7 for the Spring 2024 application period and moving forward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starting January 2027 for the Fall 2027 application, only IN-PERSON TEAS7 exam scores will be accepted and used in the calculation of points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The retake policy has been updated. Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/nursing\/teas-requirement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">THIS PAGE<\/a>&nbsp;for more details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application Processing:<\/strong>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applications will close on the last day. <strong>No late applications will be accepted<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>We do not keep transcripts or applications on file<\/strong>. All application documents are shredded after the completion of the selection process.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are reapplying, you will need to resubmit your application and supporting documents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The application process takes several weeks to complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once accepted applicants are selected, we notify them in groups. Not all applicants are notified at one time.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All notifications are sent to the email address provided on the application. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every applicant will receive a notification of their admission decision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please reference the College Catalog link <a href=\"https:\/\/palomar.curriqunet.com\/catalog\/iq\/8974\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/palomar.curriqunet.com\/catalog\/iq\/8974\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025-2026 Catalog<\/a> for more details, acceptable class choices, and full course descriptions. Locate our degree options under Nursing Education. <strong><span style=\"font-family: times new roman,times;font-size: 16px\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2023\/09\/PALOMAR-COLLEGE-LVN-to-RN-Challenge-Policy_09.2023.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/nursing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2023\/09\/PALOMAR-COLLEGE-LVN-to-RN-Challenge-Policy_09.2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LVN to RN Challenge Policy<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Program Details This program is 3 semesters long. NOTE that this program admits on a space available basis only. The application process is competitive, and applicants are evaluated based on the Multi-Criteria Point System. Seats in the LVN-RN program are offered to applicants with the highest points. Once enrolled, the student will start the program&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/nursing\/lvn-application-information\/\">Continue Reading<span> LVN to RN Application Information<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10565,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-45","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/nursing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/45","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/nursing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/nursing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/nursing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10565"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/nursing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/nursing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/45\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5776,"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/nursing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/45\/revisions\/5776"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/nursing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}