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• Official transcript of high school graduation, high school diploma, GED, or the equivalent must be uploaded with application.
• Completion of the following courses with a grade no less than 鈥淐鈥�, prior to applying to the LVN Program:
  • Nursing 151 - Body Systems Survey for Health Professionals or BIO210 or BIO220
  • Pharmacology 100 - Basic Pharmacology
• An active California CNA certificate is required to apply
• Students must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and be willing to receive the influenza  vaccine each year while in the program.
• ALL nursing students are required to complete the background check and urine drug screen before beginning a program in San Diego County. This is a Hospital/Health Care Agency requirement. If you have any convictions on your background check in the last 7 years, you will not be eligible to start the program. Students will be given the information to obtain these requirements at the orientation and advisement.
• A valid SSN or ITIN is required

You must have an active MCC student account to apply to our LVN program. Students are inactivated at MiraCosta after two semesters of non-attendance. To access the online nursing program applications please submit a new MCC application .

The online application to the Licensed Vocational Nursing Program will be available in SURF under "Student Forms" March 1-7, 2026 (to apply for summer 2026 or fall 2026). All applicants with a complete application will be placed in a lottery for admission.

LVN Application Navigation in SURF 

Transcript Requirement

Please submit official transcripts of prerequisite courses to Admissions and Records two weeks prior to the application deadline. Send official transcripts to transcripts@miracosta.edu. It is the student鈥檚 responsibility to confirm all official transcripts are on file with Admissions and Records (admissions@miracosta.edu). 

Foreign Transcripts

If you took a prerequisite course in a foreign country, foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service for determining U.S. equivalency.  View list of approved agencies.

For those who are selected to begin a program, there will be a mandatory in-person orientation on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Applicants selected for enrollment in the program must have a physical examination, laboratory tests, and immunizations just prior to starting the Nursing Program. The student must be free from communicable diseases, infections, and must be able to perform the essential requirements of the program with or without reasonable accommodations for disability. Students must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and boosted two months prior to beginning the Program.

ALL nursing students are required to complete the background check and urine drug screen before beginning a program in San Diego County. This is a Hospital/Health Care Agency requirement. If you have any convictions on your background check in the last 7 years, you will not be eligible to start the program. Students will be given the information to obtain these requirements at the orientation and advisement. 

Students should plan on spending approximately $3,500 during the LVN Program for tuition, uniforms, books, and the required physical examination and immunizations.

Students must have reliable transportation to travel to various clinical agencies throughout San Diego County and should budget for these expenses.

Scholarships and loans are available for qualified students. Contact the Financial Aid Office for further details.

Our 2024 cohort of graduates (45 students) had a passage rate on the NCLEX of 92.8%.

The California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians may deny a license regulated by the Business and Professional Code, Section 480, on such grounds as: being convicted of a crime, acts of dishonesty, fraud or deceit. All students selected for enrollment in the nursing program will be assessed for past criminal activity prior to clinical experiences.  Please contact the Program Director if you have questions.

For program and application questions, please email the Nursing & Allied Health Department at
nursingandalliedhealth@miracosta.edu

The Licensed Vocational Nursing Program is approved by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.

2535 Capitol Oaks Dr. Suite 205
Sacramento, CA 95833
916.263.7843

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to promote and maintain a safe environment by integrating nursing process and skill competency to intervene therapeutically for the health of the patient.

There are 6 measurable Program Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes of a new graduate vocational nurse to successfully pass the National Council Licensure Exam for Vocational/Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) exam.
2. Students will be able to consistently implement therapeutic communication with patients, support people, and members of the interdisciplinary team, using verbal, nonverbal, and written methods.
3. Using the nursing process and clinical reasoning skills, students will be able to recognize and report on basic and evolving patient needs and contribute to the development and implementation of a plan of care under the direction of a registered nurse or other licensed healthcare provider.
4. Students will demonstrate competence in using electronic-based resources to support evidence-based learning, assist in informed clinical decision-making, and promote safe and effective patient care.
5. Students will be able to apply the nursing process and clinical reasoning skills to recognize and report patient needs, and to contribute to the prioritization, development, and implementation of a plan of care under the supervision of a registered nurse or other licensed healthcare provider.
6. Students will be able to provide safe, patient-centered nursing care by applying the nursing process, demonstrating clinical judgment, and utilizing skills competency while assisting in the care of diverse patients and families across the lifespan, under the direction of a registered nurse or other licensed healthcare provider.

The mission of the 91抖阴 Nursing Program is to educate a diverse population of qualified students to become safe, competent, and caring nurses who will provide care in a variety of settings throughout the community. The program also serves as a foundation for educational mobility, personal growth, and lifelong learning.

The Nursing Program directly aligns with the college mission by providing educational opportunities to a diverse population of students in a supportive, caring environment.