No wait list. Start October 20, 2026.
Apply now and be in class this term at our Costa Mesa campus — not 12 months from now.
Pacific College · Costa Mesa, CA
No wait list · Starts Oct 20, 2026Start your LVN training this term — not next year.
Diploma or Associate Degree in Vocational Nursing. NCLEX-PN prep included. Financial aid for those who qualify. Built for working adults in Orange County — including CNAs and caregivers ready to level up.
- No wait list — apply now, start October 20, 2026
- Limited seats for this Costa Mesa cohort
- NCLEX-PN prep included (no extra prep fee)
- Evening classes 2 nights/week + weekend labs & clinicals
Prefer texting? Submit the form — an advisor typically calls the same business day.
Three steps to your seat
We don’t need a long application marathon. We need a conversation, a campus visit, and your enrollment paperwork before seats fill.
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Talk today.
Call (800) 867-2243 or request a callback. A Costa Mesa advisor checks eligibility and answers tuition questions — about 15 minutes.
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Tour the campus.
See the skills lab, meet the team, and get your exact cost and aid picture in writing before you commit.
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Reserve October 20, 2026.
Complete enrollment and you’re in. No wait list — the seat goes to whoever finishes first.
Why this Costa Mesa cohort
Most California VN programs make you wait. Every month on a wait list is a month of LVN pay you don’t earn.
Degree path if you want it.
Diploma for the fastest route to licensure, or Associate of Science to strengthen your résumé and an LVN-to-RN bridge later.
NCLEX-PN prep included.
Exam prep is built into the program — some schools charge up to $1,200 extra. Our [YEAR] grads passed at [XX]%.
Orange County clinicals.
Train at partner sites including [LIST 2–3 REAL CLINICAL PARTNERS, e.g., skilled nursing and sub-acute facilities in Orange County].
What the LVN credential unlocks
LVNs work in hospitals, skilled nursing, home health, clinics, dialysis, and more. California median pay is approximately $[XX,XXX]/year (BLS, [YEAR]) — with overtime, differentials, and a clear path toward RN.
- Direct bedside patient care
- Medications and treatments
- Vitals and patient progress
- All age groups, under RN/physician supervision
Program at a glance
No wait list · Starts Oct 20, 2026| Detail | Diploma Track | Associate Degree Track |
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| Length | About 20 months | About 20 months |
| Schedule | 2 evenings/week; labs & clinicals on weekends | 2 evenings/week; labs & clinicals on weekends |
| Credential | Diploma in Vocational Nursing | Associate of Science, Vocational Nursing |
| NCLEX-PN prep | Included | Included |
| Next start | October 20, 2026 | October 20, 2026 |
What you’ll learn
Anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, med-surg, maternal/pediatric care, mental health nursing, and supervised clinical practice — the curriculum California requires for VN licensure.
To apply you need
- High school diploma or GED
- TEAS (submit with transcripts / application)
- [Background check / health clearance requirements]
- No prior healthcare experience required
Don’t rule yourself out on cost
Talk to us before you decide. Aid advisors walk through every option in plain English — before you commit.
- Federal financial aid (FAFSA) for eligible students
- Monthly payment plans
- [WIOA / workforce development funding, if applicable]
- [Scholarships / grants, if any]
Hear it from a Costa Mesa grad
We won’t put placeholder quotes on this page. When you talk to admissions, ask to be connected with a recent graduate — or visit campus and meet students in the program.
Quick answers
When is the next Costa Mesa start?
October 20, 2026. Seats are limited and there is no wait list — the seat goes to whoever completes enrollment first.
How long does it take?
Most students finish in about 20 months on the working-adult track (Diploma or Associate). Then you take the NCLEX-PN for your California LVN license — prep is included.
Can I work while attending?
Yes — the schedule is built for working adults. Classes meet two evenings per week, with skills labs and clinicals on weekends.
Do I need healthcare experience?
No. High school diploma or GED, plus TEAS and your application materials. Many students are CNAs or caregivers advancing; others come from outside healthcare.
How much does it cost?
Depends on track and aid eligibility. You’ll get exact numbers in writing on your campus visit. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Is Pacific College accredited and approved?
Yes — institutionally accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission; VN program approved by the California Board of Vocational Nursing (BVNPT).
Can I become an RN later?
Yes. Many graduates use the LVN license — and especially the Associate Degree track — as a step into LVN-to-RN bridge programs.
No wait list · Starts Oct 20, 2026
Seats for October 20, 2026 are filling. Talk to us today.
Fifteen minutes with a Costa Mesa advisor is enough to know if this cohort is yours — and to book your campus tour.