LVN Program Application Deadline

Cerro Coso LVN Graduates

2024-2025 LVN Program

Now Accepting Nursing Applications

The application process for the Licensed Vocational Nursing program is now open for Cerro Coso Community College at the Ridgecrest and Bishop campuses. Please read the entire packet and follow the instructions to ensure a completed packet is submitted.

Applicants MUST schedule an appointment with the counseling department at the appropriate campus prior to the closing of this application. The counselor will be evaluating and confirming the applicant meets minimum requirements for entry into the VN program. Once confirmed, the applicant needs to schedule a time to take the Pre-Admission test (NLN NEX) that is REQUIRED for your application to be accepted. Testing can be done at the Ridgecrest and Bishop campuses. More instructions on how to schedule your NLN NEX can be found on page 8 and 9.

The application process will close on May 1, 2024. Only those completed applications meeting minimum requirements will be accepted for the 2024/2025 cohort.

All applications must be submitted to the counseling department by May 1, 2024, to be eligible. Incomplete applications not accepted.

LVN Application Packet

The Vocational Nursing program is being offered at the following campus (es) for 2024/2025:

  • Indian Wells Valley (Ridgecrest)
  • Eastern Sierra College Campus (Bishop)

To schedule an appointment with the counseling department, applicant must call their campus at the numbers below. Counselor must receive completed application by May 1, 2024, to be eligible.

  • Ridgecrest campus: (760) 384-6219
  • Bishop campus: (760) 872-5300
  • Mammoth students: (760) 934-2875