Glendale Community College
Home MenuThe Department of Nursing at Glendale Community College provides advanced placement options for Military Personnel and Licensed Vocational Nurses.
MILITARY PERSONNEL
In alignment with CCR Sections 1423.1, 1423.2 and amended CCR Sections 1418, 1424, 1426, and 1430 that implement Senate Bill 466, the Glendale Community College Nursing Program is committed to granting credit to students for relevant military education and experience toward the requirements for licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Individuals who present with relevant military education and experience equal to, but not limited to Basic Medical Technician Corpsman (Navy HM or Air Force BMTCP), Army Health Care Specialist (68W Army Medic) or Air Force Independent Duty Medical Technician (IDMT 4N0X1C) are eligible for advanced placement in a prelicensure nursing program. All nursing courses may be challenged; however, individuals must have proof of prior relevant education and experience that meet the specific requirements of each course.
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LVN-RN CAREER LADDER
The Licensed Vocational Nurse to Registered Nurse (LVN-RN) Career Ladder program provides the student with additional theoretical and clinical skills to seek employment in hospitals, clinics, private physician offices, and skilled nursing facilities as Registered Nurses.
Upon completion of the Licensed Vocational Nurse to Registered Nurse (LVN-RN) Curriculum and General Education requirements, the student will receive a Certificate of Completion in Registered Nursing, an Associate in Science Degree, and will be eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) and receive a license from the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) to practice nursing in the State of California.