How to Apply

• Complete the CR Online Application
• Submit an Application packet for the Licensed Vocational Nursing Program to the Health Occupations office during the Enrollment Period. 
• Applications will be accepted electronically February 1, 2024 to February 14, 2024.
• Applications must include Official Sealed Transcripts and/or e-transcripts sent from an authorized transcript ordering service. Authorized e-transcripts are accepted to  Healthocc@Redwoods.edu during the application period, February 1 -14. Please make a small side note on the application if you have ordered e-transcripts.
• Your mycr email address will be used for correspondence with the Health Occupations department.  

The LVN program is offered every other year. The next offering of the LVN program is Fall of 2025. The application period will open in Spring of 2025.

Admission to the LVN Program is determined by a merit-based selection process. Application requirements and instructions will be posted to the website November 2024.

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 2023. Required coursework was be completed in December 2024. 

Application Requirements

1. BIO-8 (Human Biology) and HO-15 (Nutrition) are program pre-requisites. You must complete both of these courses with a 'C' or better prior to the start of the fall 2023 semester in order to qualify for the LVN program.
2. All qualified applicants must take the ATI TEAS Exam prior to applying. The TEAS Exam is given on campus, please contact HealthOcc@jmswierski.com for the next testing date. All students are encouraged to log onto www.atitesting.com for TEAS study material and other useful resources and information. See program application for more information.
3. Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide is required for program application. 
4. 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

 Jessica Howard, Dean of Nursing and Healthcare Pathways

 Cheryl Merten, Administrative Office Coordinator
 707-476-4216

Email: Healthocc@Redwoods.edu

 Health Occupations Office, AT-100C