Licensed vocational nurses in California may continue their career to registered nursing through the completion of LVN to RN bridge programs or by seeking advanced placement in an Associate Degree in Nursing program through challenge exams. California also offers the option of the 30-unit, non-degree that requires a shorter completion time. Keep in mind that the 30-unit option is not recognized by other states. LVN transition programs as well as advanced placement options have a completion time of 12 months … Read the rest