• Associate in Science degree

• TransferableTransferable classes will vary from university to university and from one nursing program to another. Please see a counselor to verify the classes that will transfer to the college of your choice.

• LVN CertificateThis program prepares you for licensure

The program conforms to the regulations of the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technicians

Full-time Program – Three semesters starting every fall and spring

• Admission RequirementsHigh school graduate or equivalentSubmitted application to collegeSuccessfully complete the prerequisite coursework–Introduction to Health Occupations - NRS 100

• Day Classes

• Evening Classes

• Assessment test required for associate degree, certificate and transfer students.

• Financial aid is available to qualified students. Complete and submit FAFSA to determine your eligibility.

• Additional fees required for this program

The licensed vocational nurse(LVN), an important member ofthe medical team, generally worksin acute and long-term care facili-ties. Vocational nurses may alsowork in clinics; be employed asutilization reviewers who evaluatemedical records in hospitals anddoctors’ offices; and participate inmany other health-related areas.

Qualified applicants are selectedto enter the program based onobjective testing conductedthroughout the Introduction toHealth Occupations 100 course.

The LVN program does notmaintain a waiting list. Selected

students and alternates arerequired by the Health SciencesDepartment to:

•Attend the orientationscreening for qualified applicants

•Complete a physical examination, required immunizations and CPR certification

•Show proof of student malpractice insurance

•Have all foreign transcripts translated into English and evaluated for equivalency (equal to 12th grade in theU.S.A.).

Fundamentals of nursing courses with actualpatient and hospital experience begin in the firstsemester. Student nurses practice at hospitals allover the San Gabriel Valley.

Citrus College

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Health Sciences Department(626) 914-8720

1000 West Foothill Boulevard,Glendora, California 91741-1885

www.citruscollege.edu

www.citruscollege.edu/academics/programs/nrs

College AdmissionAdmission to Citrus College is opento high school graduates and anyperson 18 years of age or over.

To enroll, submit an application foradmission online at:https://wingspan.citruscollege.edu

New students enrolled in five ormore units and planning to earn anassociate degree, a certificate ofachievement, or a skill award musttake an English and math skillsassessment. In addition, new stu-dents who plan to enroll in English,mathematics or reading classes mustparticipate in the skills assessmentprocess.

Concurrent Enrollment for High School StudentsSome programs and classes are available to current junior and senior high school students.Interested students should contacttheir high school counselor or thecollege’s Admissions and RecordsOffice.

Associate DegreeFor an associate degree, a studentmust complete 60 degree-applicableunits of work and fulfill specific gen-eral education requirements, includ-ing electives and physical education.A cumulative grade-point average of2.0 (“C”) or above is required.

For detailed information, refer to thecollege catalog or consult a coun-selor.

Transfer RequirementsTransfer requirements can be integratedwith the associate degree option so thatyou may receive a degree at the time oftransfer. See a counselor for specificrequirements for your major. Courserequirements may vary among colleges.

For more informationNursing CounselorHeidi Jongelinghjongeling@citruscollege.eduAdmissions and Records(626) 914-8511

Campus Tours(626) 857-4162

Counseling and Advisement Center(626) 914-8530

Financial Aid(626) 914-8592

General Information(626) 963-0323

Student Activities(626) 914-8601

Testing Center(626) 857-4035

Transfer Center(626) 914-8639

TTY(626) 914-8674

Voice(626) 914-8675

Citrus College

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Health Sciences Department(626) 914-8720

1000 West Foothill Boulevard,Glendora, California 91741-1885

www.citruscollege.edu

Citrus College is an Equal OpportunityInstitution. Citrus College publications areavailable in an alternate format upon requestby persons with verifiable disabilities.

Rev. 2/16

Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees

Mrs. Susan M. KeithPresidentClaremont and portions of Pomona andLa Verne Representative

Dr. Barbara R. DickersonVice PresidentAzusa and portions of DuarteRepresentative

Dr. Patricia A. RasmussenClerk/SecretaryGlendora and portions of San DimasRepresentative

Dr. Edward C. OrtellMemberDuarte and portions of Azusa, Monrovia, Arcadia, Covina andIrwindale Representative

Mrs. Joanne MontgomeryMemberMonrovia/Bradbury and portions ofDuarte Representative

Dr. Geraldine M. PerriSuperintendent/President