LVN to RN Bridge programs in California

Discover a more flexible way to fulfill your requirements toward your LVN to RN, BSN, or advanced nursing degree.

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LVN to RN Bridge programs in California

Discover a more flexible way to fulfill your requirements toward your LVN to RN, BSN, or advanced nursing degree.

Accelerate your progress toward your California nursing degree with credit by exam

We help California nurses test out of college courses and earn transferable college credit to save time, minimize stress, and live life while pursuing California LVN to RN programs, LVN to BSN programs, Medical Assistant to RN programs, paramedic to RN programs, or other advanced nursing degree program in California.

Achieve Test Prep Reviews in California

“College was hard for me because I had my children, so I didn’t see a way to go to school. But now, I see Achieve can help you. They help you get credit in the subjects you are missing. I would tell my friends to go for it 100%. Achieve staff members are so friendly and cordial. They will help you all the way. Go for it.”

Jennifer from California

LVN to BSN program

How it works

Our online test prep courses prepare you to test out of your general education college courses via College-Level Examination Program (CLEP®) exams. You can earn the same credits in less time by preparing for and passing one CLEP exam so you can get ahead in your California nursing career faster.

Traditional College Courses
Achieve Test Prep Courses
16 Weeks
4-10 weeks
On campus
Online, live instruction
Meet 2-3 times a week
Meet once a week
Semester-based start
Start anytime
Application process
No application
Homework, papers, quizzes, exams
Prep for 1 exam
Earn 3 credits
Earn 3 credits
Program Benefits

Why use Achieve’s test prep process to help earn your California nursing degree?

Go faster.

Start your core nursing coursework up to one year faster by testing out of prerequisite courses.

Choose your schedule.

Find test prep course availability days, nights, and weekends. Courses meet just once a week for 3 hours.

Save money.

Spend $1,000 less per test prep course than you would on a traditional college course.

Want to explore other career pathways with Achieve Test Prep?

Discover step-by-step online bridge programs designed for busy adults like you. Each one is designed to accelerate the process towards achieving your education and career goals.

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Answers to your questions

Why become an RN in California?

Registered nurses are in high demand in California, and the state expects a nursing shortage of 43,200 RNs by 2032. The outlook for RN jobs in California is very strong, with the average RN salary in California being $137,690 per year according to the BLS.

Is there a California LVN to RN Bridge program near me?

The great news about choosing to work with Achieve is that you can begin an LVN to RN Bridge program online from wherever you are. We break down the barriers to education to help adults work toward the degree they need in flexible, online courses. You will attend a live, online class once each week and study on your own time. Despite being online and being able to study on your own, you will have our full support throughout every step of your program.

Call us at 1-888-900-8380 to learn more about in-person nursing career learning opportunities in California.

Take the next step in your California nursing career

Discover a more flexible, less stressful way to fulfill your degree requirements.

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Find out how you can earn credits faster in online courses supported by live instructors. With Achieve, you can start the journey to your college degree from the comfort of home as it fits your schedule. Fill out the form to see if our programs are a good fit. Learn the details of how our programs work and how we plan to support you from your initial call through earning your degree.

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