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Nursing Schools in California - CA

 

 

Nursing programs in California have been graduating talented nurses for over 50 years. The Nursing schools in California have, unfortunately, felt the nursing shortage pinch over the last 10 years and have not been able to keep up with the demand for nursing school graduates to fill all the open positions. It has become common to be on a 4-year wait list for a nursing school in California, primarily due to the lack of nursing faculty to teach courses. Fortunately, many nursing schools in California, both public and private, have begun offering online LVN to BSN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN and MSN nursing degree programs.

 

Everest College has emerged as having one of the top campus based LVN programs in the state, with campuses offering LVN programs in Alhambra and Anaheim. The University of Phoenix School of Nursing, Walden School of Nursing and Kaplan School of Nursing are three of the top online nursing schools in California and are accredited by the CCNE. These online nursing programs can accelerate your path to a nursing career as opposed to one of the campus based nursing programs in California without sacrificing any quality of education. Clinical time in preceptorships is part of each online program, just like any of the accredited campus based programs. Whether you live in Los Angeles, San DIego, San Francisco, San Jose, Long Beach, Fresno, Sacramento or some other city in California, these online nursing schools will help you find a place to complete your clinical rotations near your home.

 

A popular option for nursing school applicants, who have been wait-listed in California for ADN or Baccalaureate programs, is to become a Medical Assistant while on the wait-list. The upside to becoming a medical assistant is that one can earn a nice salary while gaining valuable work experience. Many nursing schools are bumping up applicants who have more advanced education and clinical work experience, such as the work experience gained as a Medical Assistant. One can earn an associate’s degree or certificate in Medical Assisting in as little as 6 months for a very minimal investment. Click here to request free information from Kaplan University’s Online Medical Assisting Associate’s program to learn more.


The University of Phoenix School of Nursing offers one of the top nursing programs in California and is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).* The University of Phoenix School of Nursing admits only LVNs, LPNs or RNs to their Baccalaureate nursing degree programs in California.  The University of Phoenix School of Nursing is one of the largest private nursing schools in California and is accredited by the CCNE. Students can choose to attend classes at one of the 42 campus locations throughout Southern, Central and Northern California or take classes online. Clinical course work is arranged in a student’s local geography.


Only 60% of California's nurses practice in hospitals. The remainder are practicing in community settings such as out-patient clinics, home care, public health, and non-traditional case management settings (State of California, Department of consumer Affairs, Board of Registered Nursing [BRN], 1990, 1993, 1997). These practice settings need nurses prepared with at least the baccalaureate for the knowledge and skills necessary for service in the community. Yet, approximately 70% of nurses in California received their initial education at the associate degree level and of these, only 16% return to school for the bachelor's degree in nursing (BRN, 1997; Sechrist, Lewis, & Rutledge, 1999).

 

California Nursing Job Outlook and Salary Information


The California Nurse Outreach website put it best, “Opportunities for nurses have never been better and the demand for nurses has never been higher!” California now mandates a 1 to 5 nurse to patient bed ratio in hospitals. As of June, 2005 California had 14,000 nurse job openings, according to the California Hospital Association. Other research showed that California has fewer nurses per capita than every state except Nevada. What all this means is that the nursing job opportunities in California are excellent and will continue to be excellent. Hospitals, Home Health companies, specialty clinics and other organizations are paying higher wages, offering flexible schedules, offering tuition reimbursement and much more.


According to The Occupational Employment Survey of Employers by EDD/LMID Nursing salaries in California were as follows:


*Hourly wages range from: $23.59 to $32.29
Average hourly wage: $27.82
Average annual wage: $57,855


*The Bureau of Labor Statistics, reports that California has one of the top five highest annual mean wages for nurses at $65,100.

*Minority Nurse Magazine reported recently that registered nurses in Oakland, CA earn an average yearly salary of over $80,000 a year.

 

Featured Online Nursing Schools in California

 

In a hurry? Click here to request free, no obligation information from all of our featured schools. We recommend requesting free information from each of the online nursing programs. Compare each school and find the program that is right for you.

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University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and approved by the California Board of Nursing. All programs are designed to develop the skills of working registered nurses. Request free information from University of Phoenix below to find out more.

 

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Walden University School of Nursing

Graduates of Walden University's Master of Science degree programs in Nursing have the knowledge and skills to be leaders in their professions and contribute to positive social change in their communities and throughout California. Walden offers programs with different areas of specialization. You may choose to specialize in Education, Informatics or Leadership & Management. Request free information from Walden University to learn more.

 

American Sentinel University - School of Nursing

 

The RN to BSN completion program is offered online and accepts Registered Nurses with current licenses and either a community college degree or a diploma. Courses and enrollment start every two weeks. Request information today!

 

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Azusa Pacific University - Nursing

 

Azusa Pacific University offers an Online RN to BSN accredited by the CCNE, NLNAC and WASC. The program is enrolling now. Request information today!

 

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Kaplan University School of Nursing

At Kaplan University you will find online nursing programs ranging from RN to BSN, Masters in Nursing (MSN), to certificates in Forensic Nursing and Case Management. Request free information from the Kaplan University below to learn more.

 


Western Governors University - Nursing

 

Western Governors University offers an online BSN degree program for registered nurses with a diploma or an associate's degree. WGU is Regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as well as Nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council. The Online BSN program is currently accepting applications. Request information today!

 

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Featured Campus Based Nursing School

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University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services

University of Phoenix offers programs at campuses throughout Northern California and Southern California. (RN to BSN, MSN, and certificates) University of Phoenix is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is designed to develop the professional knowledge and skills of working registered nurses. Request free information below to learn more.

 

 

Featured Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Programs Approved by the California Board of Nursing

 

Kaplan College - San Diego

 

Maric College in San Diego offers an Associate's in Nursing for Students interested in becoming a Registered nurse. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX exam. This program is approved by the California State Board of Nursing and is currently accepting new nursing student applications. Request information today!

 

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Additional ADN Programs Approved by the California State Board of Nursing

 

Allan Hancock College
800 South College Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93454
Admits LVNs Only
American River College
4700 College Oak Drive
Sacramento, CA 95841

Antelope Valley College
3041 West Avenue K
Lancaster, CA 93536-5426

Bakersfield College
1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Chabot College
25555 Hesperian Boulevard
Hayward, CA 94545
Butte College
3536 Butte Campus
Oroville, CA 95965
Cabrillo College
6500 Soquel Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
Cerritos College
11110 Alondra Boulevard
Norwalk, CA 90650
Chaffey College
5885 Haven Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
Citrus College
1000 West Foothill Boulevard
Glendora, CA 91741
City College of San Francisco
50 Phelan Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94112
College of Marin
835 College Avenue
Kentfield, CA 94904
College of San Mateo
1700 West Hillsdale Boulevard
San Mateo, CA 94402
College of the Canyons
26455 North Rockwell Canyon Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
College of the Desert
43-500 Monterey Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92234
College of the Redwoods
7351 Tompkins Hill Road
Eureka, CA 95501
College of the Sequoias
915 South Mooney Boulevard
Visalia, CA 93277
College of the Siskiyous
800 College Avenue
Weed, CA 96094
Contra Costa College
2600 Mission Bell Drive
San Pablo, CA 94806
Copper Mountain College
6162 Rotary Way
PO Box 1398
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Cuesta College
Post Office Box 8106
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Cypress College
9200 Valley View Street
Cypress, CA 90630
De Anza College
21250 Stevens Creek Boulevard
Cupertino, CA 95014
East Los Angeles College
1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Monterey Park, CA 91754
El Camino College
16007 Crenshaw Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90506
El Camino College - Compton Education Center
1111 Artesia Blvd.
Compton, CA 90221
Evergreen Valley College
3095 Yerba Buena Road
San Jose, CA 95135
Fresno City College
1101 East University Avenue
Fresno, CA 93741
Gavilan College
5055 Santa Teresa Boulevard
Gilroy, CA 95020
Glendale Community College
1500 North Verdugo Road
Glendale, CA 91208
Golden West College
15744 Goldenwest Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Grossmont College
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, CA 92020
Hartnell College
156 Homestead Avenue
Salinas, CA 93901
Imperial Valley College
Post Office Box 158
Imperial, CA 92551
Long Beach City College
4901 East Carson Street
Long Beach, CA 90808
Los Angeles City College
855 North Vermont Avenue
Cubcenter
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Los Angeles County College
of Nursing & Allied Health
1237 N. Mission+ Road
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Los Angeles Harbor College
1111 Figueroa Place
Wilmington, CA 90744
Los Angeles Pierce College
6201 Winnetka Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91371
Los Angeles Southwest College
1600 West Imperial Highway
Los Angeles, CA 90047
Los Angeles Trade-Tech College
400 West Washington Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Los Angeles Valley College
5800 Fulton Avenue
Valley Glen, CA 91401
Los Medanos College
2700 East Leland Road
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Maric College
9055 Balboa Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123
Mendocino College
1000 Hensley Creek Road
Ukiah, CA 95482
Merced College
3600 M Street
Merced, CA 95348-2898
Merritt College
12500 Campus Drive
Oakland, CA 94619
Mira Costa
1 Barnard Drive
Oceanside, CA 92056
Modesto Junior College
435 College Avenue
Modesto, CA 95350
Monterey Peninsula College
980 Fremont Street
Monterey, CA 93940
Moorpark College
7075 Campus Road
Moorpark, CA 93021
Mount St. Mary's College
10 Chester Place
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Mt. San Antonio College
1100 North Grand Avenue
Walnut, CA 91789
Mt. San Jacinto College
23287 La Piedra Road
Menifee, CA 92584
Napa Valley College
2277 Napa-Vallejo Highway
Napa, CA 94558
National University
11255 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
Ohlone College
43600 Mission Boulevard
Fremont, CA 94539
Pacific Union College
1 Angwin Avenue
Angwin, CA 94508
Palomar College
1140 West Mission Road
San Marcos, CA 92069
Pasadena City College
1570 East Colorado Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91106-2003
Rio Hondo College
3600 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601-1699
Riverside Community College
4800 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92506
Sacramento City College
3835 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95822
Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
San Bernardino Valley College
701 South Mount Vernon
San Bernardino, CA 91024
San Diego City College
1313 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101
San Joaquin Delta College
5151 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, CA 95207
San Joaquin Valley College
8400 W. Mineral King
Visalia, CA 93291
Santa Ana College
1530 West 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA 92706-3398
Santa Barbara City College
721 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Santa Monica College
1900 Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Santa Rosa Junior College
1501 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Shasta College
11555 Old Oregon Trail
Box 496006
Redding, CA 96049-6006
Sierra College
5000 Rocklin Road
Rocklin, CA 95677
Solano Community College
4000 Suisun Valley Road
Suisun City, CA 94585-3917
Southwestern Community College
900 Otay Lakes Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Unitek College
4670 Auto Mall Parkway
Fremont, CA 94538
Ventura College
4667 Telegraph Road
Ventura, CA 93003
Victor Valley College
18422 Bear Valley Road
Victorville, CA 92392
West Coast University - Los Angeles
4021 Rosewood Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90004
West Coast University - Orange County
2461 West La Palma
Anaheim, CA 92801
Western Career College
Sacramento Campus only
8909 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
Yuba College
2088 North Beale Road
Marysville, CA 95901
 

 

 

Baccalaureatte Nursing Degree Programs Approved by the California State Board of Nursing

 

American University of Health Sciences
3501 Atlantic Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90807
Azusa Pacific University
901 East Alosta Avenue
Azusa, CA 91702
Biola University
13800 Biola Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90639
California Baptist University
8432 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92504
California State University, Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1022
California State University, Channel Islands
One University Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012-8599
California State University, Chico
Holt Hall Room 369
Chico, CA 95929-0200
California State University, East Bay
Dept of Nursing-College of Science
Hayward, CA 94542-3086
California State University, Fresno
2345 East San Ramon Avenue
Fresno, CA 93740-0025
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840-0301
California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330
California State University, Sacramento
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6096
California State University, San Bernardino
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407
California State University, San Marcos
335 Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
California State University, Stanislaus
801 West Monte Vista Avenue
Turlock, CA 95382
Dominican University of California
50 Acacia Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
Humboldt State University
Department of Nursing
Arcata, CA 95521
Loma Linda University
School of Nursing -- West Hall
Loma Linda, CA 92350
Mount St. Mary's College
12001 Chalon Road
Los Angeles, CA 90049
National University
11255 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
Point Loma Nazarene University
3900 Lomaland Drive
San Diego, CA 92106-2899
Samuel Merritt College
435 Hawthorne Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-4158
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132
San Jose State University
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA 95192-0057
Sonoma State University
1801 East Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
University of California, Irvine
College of Health Sciences Building 802, Room 289
Irvine, CA 92697
University of California, Los Angeles
700 Tiverton Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90095
University of Phoenix at Modesto
(Northern CA Campus)
3600 Sisk Rd. #5a
Modesto, CA 95356
University of San Francisco
2130 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA 94117-1080
   
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