Advance to Your
AAS Vocational Nursing Degree in 48 Weeks
Bridge your Vocational Nursing diploma into an Associate of Applied Science degree, 100% online, at California Career Institute.
- 48 weeks, 100% online
- Transfer up to 50% credit
- For licensed LVNs (active license required)
- Financial aid eligible
What makes CCI different
Why choose CCI for your AASVN degree
Every detail of our AASVN program is built around helping working LVNs advance to a degree without putting their careers on hold.
Accredited, BPPE-approved School
California Career Institute is approved by the California BPPE and accredited by ACCET, with an Associate of Applied Science in Vocational Nursing (AASVN) degree program built around real clinical and patient-care nursing skills.
100% online, instructor-led
Progress at your own pace without scheduled classroom meetings, and connect with your instructor whenever you need to.
Transfer up to 50% of credit
Bring in prior coursework to shorten your path to the degree and make your education more cost-effective.
Built for working LVNs
Designed as a post-licensure bridge specifically for Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN/LPN) advancing beyond their diploma.
Financial Aid Options for Those Who Qualify
Federal, state and private financial aid options are available to those who qualify.
Career services and alumni scholarships
Get job placement assistance, networking opportunities, and access to alumni scholarships as you keep advancing.
Why CCI
Built on 20+ years of Nursing training experience
For more than two decades, CCI graduates have served hospitals, clinics, imaging centers, and medical offices throughout Orange County and Los Angeles. Across our healthcare programs, we bring that same career-focused approach through hands-on training, experienced faculty, and real-world externship or clinical experiences designed to help students prepare for the workplace.
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Why an AAS Vocational Nursing degree
Why an AAS degree is more than a credential
Earning your AAS builds on the nursing skills you already have with stronger critical thinking, scientific knowledge, and communication, opening doors to more advanced roles and a foundation for future nursing education.
What This
Degree Adds
The AASVN builds on the skills you already have as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, layering in general education and science coursework that broadens your career options.
Work
Settings
An AASVN degree opens the door to a wider range of nursing settings beyond entry-level LVN roles.
100%
Online Format
The AAS coursework is delivered fully online with instructor support, so you can complete your degree without stepping away from your nursing career.
What You'll
Learn
Students complete a 30-credit general education and science curriculum that builds on their Vocational Nursing training.
Who this program is built for
Three paths into the AASVN degree
Licensed LVNs ready to advance
Already a Licensed Vocational Nurse? Advance directly into an Associate of Applied Science degree, 100% online.
Career-focused nurses
Want broader career options and stronger pay potential? A degreed credential opens doors that a diploma alone may not.
Future RNs
Building toward RN or further nursing education? Use the AASVN to strengthen your academic foundation along the way.
Day in the life
A degree that opens more doors
Keep working as an LVN while you study online, and graduate ready for long-term care, home health, hospice, psychiatric, hospitals and outpatient clinics across Orange County and Los Angeles.
Tuition and financial aid
Financial Aid Options
Federal, state and private financial aid options are available to those who qualify. Our admissions and financial aid teams will help you build a personalized plan that fits your situation.
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Frequently asked
Common questions
Who is eligible for the AASVN bridge program?
How long does it take and is it online?
What credential do I earn?
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Learning Experience
100% Online AASVN Learning Experience
CCI's AASVN bridge is delivered fully online with instructor support, letting working LVNs complete their degree without stepping away from their nursing career.
Instructor-Led Flexibility
Progress at your own pace with no fixed classroom meeting times, and connect with instructors whenever you need to.
General Education Foundation
Build stronger critical thinking, scientific knowledge, and communication skills alongside your nursing background.
Credit for Your VN Diploma
Your Vocational Nursing diploma counts toward the degree, alongside up to 50% transferable prior credit.
Career Services and Alumni Scholarships
Get job placement assistance, networking opportunities, and alumni scholarships to keep advancing your career.
Program length may vary depending on course scheduling and number of courses taken per term.
Locations
AASVN Program Locations in Southern California
CCI offers the AASVN degree program at its Anaheim and Hawthorne campuses, with fully online coursework. Campus availability and scheduling may vary by cohort.