Nursing Schools in California:
ADN, BSN & RN-to-BSN Programs
— 2026 Guide
California offers accessible community-college ADN and LPN pathways alongside university BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD options. This page lists all 86 California nursing schools currently profiled in NurseOnShift’s directory (names, cities, and program mix come from each school’s published guide and structured data). Use the finder to filter by pathway, sector, or city; open any card for admissions, costs, and NCLEX discussion with sourced links to the California Board of Registered Nursing where applicable. The Board also approves additional program sites statewide beyond this catalog.
California Nursing Education at a Glance
Key data points for prospective nursing students in California
📋 On This Page
👉 Quick picks by goal (not a ranking)
Use these entry points to organize your research. Each shortcut jumps to tools or lists on this page—you still need to compare NCLEX outcomes (by program and year) on the California Board of Registered Nursing, net price with each school, and your commute or relocation plans.
👉 Best for affordability
Federal scorecard and community-college tuition are usually the lowest sticker cost path to RN licensure. Focus on public community colleges with ADN/LPN ladders, then validate aid and total program cost on each college site.
Sources: CA BRN approved programs; each college’s tuition & fees page.
👉 Best for traditional BSN
Four-year universities confer the BSN for first-time nursing students and offer broader clinical and research networks. Compare programs in the BSN list below, then confirm admission tests, deadlines, and NCLEX trends for the specific track.
Sources: CA BRN approved nursing schools; school nursing websites.
👉 Best for online RN-to-BSN
Working RNs often need flexible completion programs. Filter this directory for RN-to-BSN, then verify on each school site whether the current option is fully online, hybrid, or campus-based—and whether employer tuition benefits apply.
See also our California RN-to-BSN hub. Sources: school catalogs; CA BRN program approval.
⭐ Featured Nursing Schools in California (2026)
Editorial spotlight: programs that combine broad visibility with multiple degree levels or large community-college scale. This is not a ranked “#1 school” list and omits many excellent smaller programs.
How we chose these spotlights (not a ranking)
Featured examples from our 86 NurseOnShift California school guides—selected for catalog breadth (multiple degree levels or a large community-college ADN/LPN footprint), not as a ranked “best schools” list. Cross-check every program against California Board of Registered Nursing approved-program and NCLEX publications before you apply.
Primary sources for verification: California Board of Registered Nursing; CA BRN approved nursing schools; CA BRN NCLEX-RN pass rates (annual periods; may be revised) (where published); individual school nursing pages linked from each NurseOnShift guide. Data last reviewed 2026-08-14.
Loma Linda University School of Nursing
Why spotlighted: Documented programs include BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD in this NurseOnShift guide; confirm current offerings and NCLEX data with the school and CA BRN.
Verify with: CA BRN.
Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing
Why spotlighted: Documented programs include RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD in this NurseOnShift guide; confirm current offerings and NCLEX data with the school and CA BRN.
Verify with: CA BRN.
California Baptist University School of Nursing
Why spotlighted: Documented programs include BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP in this NurseOnShift guide; confirm current offerings and NCLEX data with the school and CA BRN.
Verify with: CA BRN.
California State University Bakersfield School of Nursing
Why spotlighted: Documented programs include BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP in this NurseOnShift guide; confirm current offerings and NCLEX data with the school and CA BRN.
Verify with: CA BRN.
California State University Sacramento School of Nursing
Why spotlighted: Documented programs include BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP in this NurseOnShift guide; confirm current offerings and NCLEX data with the school and CA BRN.
Verify with: CA BRN.
Samuel Merritt University School of Nursing
Why spotlighted: Documented programs include BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP in this NurseOnShift guide; confirm current offerings and NCLEX data with the school and CA BRN.
Verify with: CA BRN.
🔍 School Finder & Compare
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📊 California Nursing Schools at a Glance
All 86 California institutions in our catalog with published NurseOnShift guides. Program tags match each guide’s documented offerings (ADN includes ASN where schools use that label). For NCLEX percentages and cohort years, open the school guide and the California Board of Registered Nursing reports—this hub does not duplicate board tables.
| School | Programs | NCLEX | Est. Tuition | Type | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American River College Nursing Program | ADN | 94.44% (2024-25) (CA BRN) | $ | Public | Sacramento |
| Antelope Valley College Nursing Program | ADN | 97% first-time (CA BRN) | $ | Public | Lancaster |
| Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing | RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD | See guide & CA BRN | $$$$ | Private | Azusa |
| Bakersfield College | ADN | 95.5% (2024-25) (CA BRN) | $ | Public | Bakersfield |
| Biola University School of Nursing | BSN, DNP | 90% (2024-25) (CA BRN) | $$$$ | Private | La Mirada |
| Cabrillo College Nursing Program | ADN | 84.09% (2023-24) (CA BRN) | $ | Public | Aptos |
| California Baptist University School of Nursing | BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP | See guide & CA BRN | $$$$ | Private | Riverside |
| California State University Bakersfield School of Nursing | BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP | See BRN; confirm via CA BRN | $$$ | Public | Bakersfield |
| California State University Channel Islands Nursing Program | BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN | See guide & CA BRN | $$$ | Public | Camarillo |
| California State University Chico School of Nursing | BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN | 96% (CA BRN) | $$$ | Public | Chico |
| California State University Dominguez Hills School of Nursing | RN-to-BSN, MSN | See guide & CA BRN | $$$ | Public | Carson |
| California State University East Bay School of Nursing | BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN | For latest rates see Calif. BRN report; confirm via CA BRN | $$$ | Public | Hayward |
| California State University Fresno School of Nursing | BSN, MSN, DNP | For latest rates see Calif. BRN report; confirm via CA BRN | $$$ | Public | Fresno |
| California State University Fullerton School of Nursing | RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP | For latest rates see Calif. BRN report; confirm via CA BRN | $$$ | Public | Fullerton |
| California State University Long Beach School of Nursing | BSN, RN-to-BSN, DNP | Near 100% (5 yr) (CA BRN) | $$$ | Public | Long Beach |
| California State University Los Angeles School of Nursing | RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP | 98.44% (2019) (CA BRN) | $$$ | Public | Los Angeles |
| California State University Monterey Bay School of Nursing | BSN, RN-to-BSN | See guide & CA BRN | $$$ | Public | Seaside |
| California State University Northridge School of Nursing | BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN | See guide & CA BRN | $$$ | Public | Northridge |
| California State University Sacramento School of Nursing | BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP | See BRN report; confirm via CA BRN | $$$ | Public | Sacramento |
| California State University San Marcos School of Nursing | RN-to-BSN, DNP | See CA BRN; confirm via CA BRN | $$$ | Public | San Marcos |
| California State University Stanislaus School of Nursing | BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN | 92.47% (2024/25) (CA BRN) | $$$ | Public | Turlock |
| Cerritos College | ADN | 100% (Sp. 2024'Sp. 2025) (CA BRN) | $ | Public | Norwalk |
| Chabot College Nursing Program | ADN | 100% (Class 2023) (CA BRN) | $ | Public | Hayward |
| Chaffey College Nursing Program | ADN | See BRN; confirm via CA BRN | $ | Public | Rancho Cucamonga |
| Citrus College | ADN | See guide & CA BRN | $ | Public | Glendora |
| College of the Canyons | ADN | 89.77% (2024/25) (CA BRN) | $ | Public | Santa Clarita |
| College of the Sequoias Nursing Program | ADN | See guide & CA BRN | $ | Public | Visalia |
| Concordia University Irvine School of Nursing | BSN, MSN | 95.12% (2024/25) (CA BRN) | $$$$ | Private | Irvine |
| Crafton Hills College | ADN | See BRN; confirm via CA BRN | $ | Public | Yucaipa |
| Cuesta College Nursing Program | ADN | 100% (2023) (CA BRN) | $ | Public | San Luis Obispo |
| Cypress College | ADN | 100% (2023/24) (CA BRN) | $ | Public | Cypress |
| De Anza College Nursing Program | ADN | See pass rates page; confirm via CA BRN | $ | Public | Cupertino |
| Diablo Valley College Nursing Program | ADN | See guide & CA BRN | $ | Public | Pleasant Hill |
| Dominican University of California School of Nursing | BSN, RN-to-BSN | 78.23% (CA BRN) | $$$$ | Private | San Rafael |
| East Los Angeles College | ADN | 92.2% (2024–25) (CA BRN) | $ | Public | Monterey Park |
| El Camino College | ADN | 100% (Sp. 2024) (CA BRN) | $ | Public | Torrance |
| Foothill College Nursing Program | ADN | See pass rates page; confirm via CA BRN | $ | Public | Los Altos Hills |
| Fresno City College Nursing Program | ADN | 74.26% (2022/23) (CA BRN) | $ | Public | Fresno |
| Fullerton College | ADN | See guide & CA BRN | $ | Public | Fullerton |
| Glendale Community College Nursing Program | ADN | See CA BRN; confirm via CA BRN | $ | Public | Glendale |
| Golden West College | ADN, BSN, RN-to-BSN | 92.7% (2025–26) (CA BRN) | $$$ | Public | Huntington Beach |
| Grossmont College Nursing Program | ADN | 96% (2024-25) (CA BRN) | $ | Public | El Cajon |
| Loma Linda University School of Nursing | BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD | 98% (Next Gen NCLEX) (CA BRN) | $$$$ | Private | Loma Linda |
| Long Beach City College | ADN | See BRN / school; confirm via CA BRN | $ | Public | Long Beach |
| Los Angeles City College Nursing Program | ADN | 92.2% (2024–25) (CA BRN) | $ | Public | Los Angeles |
| Los Angeles County USC College of Nursing | ADN | See CA BRN; confirm via CA BRN | $ | Public | Los Angeles |
| Los Angeles Harbor College Nursing Program | ADN | 100% (Fall 2024) (CA BRN) | $ | Public | Wilmington |
| Los Angeles Pierce College | ADN | 96.77% (2024/25) (CA BRN) | $ | Public | Woodland Hills |
| Los Medanos College Nursing Program | ADN, LPN | See guide & CA BRN | $ | Public | Pittsburg |
| Moorpark College Nursing Program | ADN | See guide & CA BRN | $ | Public | Moorpark |
| Mount St. Mary's University Department of Nursing | BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN | See guide & CA BRN | $$$$ | Private | Los Angeles |
| Mt. San Antonio College Nursing Program | ADN | See guide & CA BRN | $ | Public | Walnut |
| Mt. San Jacinto College | ADN | Above state avg. (see section); confirm via CA BRN | $ | Public | San Jacinto |
| Napa Valley College Nursing Program | ADN | See guide & CA BRN | $ | Public | Napa |
| National University School of Nursing | RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP | See guide & CA BRN | $$$$ | Private | San Diego |
| Orange Coast College Nursing Program | ADN | See guide & CA BRN | $ | Public | Costa Mesa |
| Palomar College Nursing Program | ADN | See guide & CA BRN | $ | Public | San Marcos |
| Pasadena City College Nursing Program | ADN | Above state avg. (see section); confirm via CA BRN | $ | Public | Pasadena |
| Point Loma Nazarene University School of Nursing | BSN, MSN, DNP | 98.3% (2023) (CA BRN) | $$$$ | Private | San Diego |
| Rio Hondo College Nursing Program | ADN | See CA BRN; confirm via CA BRN | $ | Public | Whittier |
| Riverside City College Nursing Program | ADN | See guide & CA BRN | $ | Public | Riverside |
| Sacramento City College Nursing Program | ADN, LPN | See guide & CA BRN | $ | Public | Sacramento |
| Saddleback College Nursing Program | ADN | Exceeds state avg.; confirm via CA BRN | $ | Public | Mission Viejo |
| Samuel Merritt University School of Nursing | BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP | CA BRN report; confirm via CA BRN | $$$$ | Private | Oakland |
| San Bernardino Valley College Nursing Program | ADN | See CA BRN; confirm via CA BRN | $ | Public | San Bernardino |
| San Diego City College Nursing Program | ADN | See guide & CA BRN | $ | Public | San Diego |
| San Diego State University School of Nursing | BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP | 91% (school report) (CA BRN) | $$$ | Public | San Diego |
| San Joaquin Delta College | ADN | 95.5% (2024-25) (CA BRN) | $ | Public | Stockton |
| San Jose State University School of Nursing | BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP | See guide & CA BRN | $$$ | Public | San Jose |
| Santa Ana College | ADN | 95.06% (CA BRN 2024/2025) (CA BRN) | $ | Public | Santa Ana |
| Santa Barbara City College Nursing Program | ADN, LPN | See guide & CA BRN | $ | Public | Santa Barbara |
| Santa Monica College Nursing Program | ADN | 100% (CA BRN 2024/2025) (CA BRN) | $ | Public | Santa Monica |
| Sierra College Nursing Program | ADN | 100% (CA BRN 2024/2025) (CA BRN) | $ | Public | Rocklin |
| Skyline College | ADN | See pass rates page; confirm via CA BRN | $ | Public | San Bruno |
| Sonoma State University School of Nursing | RN-to-BSN, MSN | See guide & CA BRN | $$$ | Public | Rohnert Park |
| Stanbridge University School of Nursing | ADN, LPN, BSN, RN-to-BSN | 100% (2023/24 BSN) (CA BRN) | $$$$ | Private | Irvine |
| UMass Global School of Nursing | RN-to-BSN | See guide & CA BRN | $$$$ | Private | Irvine |
| University of California Davis School of Nursing | MSN, DNP, PhD | 89.13% (CA BRN 2024/2025) (CA BRN) | $$$ | Public | Sacramento |
| University of California Irvine School of Nursing | BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD | 91.3% (24/25) (CA BRN) | $$$ | Public | Irvine |
| University of California Los Angeles School of Nursing | RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD | 92.16% (CA BRN 24/25) (CA BRN) | $$$ | Public | Los Angeles |
| University of California San Francisco School of Nursing | MSN, DNP, PhD | 87.23% (CA BRN 23/24) (CA BRN) | $$$ | Public | San Francisco |
| University of San Diego Hahn School of Nursing | MSN, DNP, PhD | 91% (school report) (CA BRN) | $$$$ | Private | San Diego |
| University of San Francisco School of Nursing | BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP | 78.23% (CA BRN) | $$$$ | Private | San Francisco |
| Vanguard University School of Nursing | RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP | 96.15% (24/25) (CA BRN) | $$$$ | Private | Costa Mesa |
| Ventura College Nursing Program | ADN | 100% (CA BRN 24/25) (CA BRN) | $ | Public | Ventura |
| West Coast University School of Nursing | BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, DNP | 90.03% (CA BRN 24/25) (CA BRN) | $$$$ | Private | Los Angeles |
Tuition symbols are directional only ($ community/ADN-focused, $$$$ typical private BSN)—confirm net price on each school’s site. NCLEX: use the linked guide plus CA BRN publications (e.g. annual reports and approved-program documents) for the same period you are comparing.
Browse Schools by Program Type
California’s nursing programs span four major pathways. Click any school to view its full profile including admission requirements, clinical sites, and accreditation details.
📋 ADN Programs — Associate Degree in Nursing
Community college route to RN licensure in ~2 years
ADN programs are California’s most affordable and fastest route to becoming a registered nurse. Offered primarily through the state’s community college system, these 2-year programs include classroom instruction, simulation labs, and clinical rotations at local hospitals and healthcare facilities. Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN. Many ADN nurses subsequently pursue an RN-to-BSN bridge program to advance their careers.
🎓 BSN Programs — Bachelor of Science in Nursing
4-year university degrees with expanded clinical and leadership training
BSN programs provide a more comprehensive nursing education, blending clinical training with coursework in research, public health, leadership, and evidence-based practice. California’s major university nursing schools are ACEN or CCNE accredited. BSN-prepared nurses are increasingly preferred by hospital employers and are better positioned for specialty roles, management, and graduate education.
🔼 RN-to-BSN, MSN & DNP Bridge Programs
Advance your nursing career — often available online
For working RNs, California offers numerous pathways to advance from ADN to BSN, BSN to MSN, and MSN to DNP. Several universities offer fully online or hybrid formats, making it practical to work while studying. MSN tracks include nurse educator, nurse administrator, and APRN specializations. DNP programs prepare nurses for the highest level of clinical practice and health system leadership.
📍 California Nursing Schools by City & Region
Click a city to filter the school finder above, or browse schools near you.
🧭 How to Choose a Nursing School in California
Picking the right program depends on your goals, budget, location, and timeline. Here are the six most important factors to evaluate.
NCLEX Pass Rate
Look for programs with strong recent first-attempt outcomes and review multi-year trends in California Board of Registered Nursing reports. Many applicants prioritize programs consistently above 90%.
Accreditation
Confirm ACEN or CCNE accreditation. This is required for graduate school admission and most employer tuition reimbursement programs.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Community college ADN programs cost $5k–$9k total vs $18k–$45k/yr for private BSN programs. Factor in scholarships, FAFSA, and California’s STARS scholarship.
Clinical Partnerships
Schools partnered with major California health systems and academic medical centers offer richer clinical experiences and often faster job placement.
Program Format
Working adults should explore evening/weekend or online-hybrid ADN and RN-to-BSN options. Several California programs offer flexible scheduling.
Career Goals
ADN is sufficient for bedside nursing. If you aim for management, CRNA, NP, or research, plan for a BSN → MSN → DNP/PhD pathway from the start.
💰 Cost of Nursing School in California
Tuition varies widely by program type and institution. California community colleges make the ADN one of the most affordable entry points in the Southeast.
Community College ADN
Total program cost at most California community colleges. Does not include books (~$1,500), uniforms, and clinical fees. PELL grants and STARS scholarships can eliminate most costs for qualifying students.
Public University BSN
In-state tuition at California public universities. Room and board not included. Total 4-year cost typically $40k–$88k.
Private University BSN/MSN
Private schools like Samford, Spring Hill, and Oakwood charge higher tuition but often offer significant institutional scholarships that can reduce net cost considerably.
Financial Aid Tips
- File FAFSA every year — nursing students often qualify for federal grants and subsidized loans
- State and federal grant programs may cover much of community-college tuition for qualifying residents
- Many California hospitals offer tuition reimbursement for employed nurses pursuing BSN/MSN
- The NHSC Scholarship Program offers funding in exchange for service in underserved areas
📈 NCLEX Pass Rates in California
NCLEX pass rates are the clearest indicator of a nursing program’s effectiveness. Here’s what you need to know about California’s standards and what to look for.
California Board of Registered Nursing Standards
The California Board of Registered Nursing publishes annual NCLEX performance data that can help applicants compare programs. Rather than relying on a single fixed benchmark, review recent board reports, look for multi-year trends, and compare school-level outcomes with the statewide picture for the same program type.
Pass rates are published annually by the CA BRN and are the most objective quality metric available when comparing programs. Always request program-specific pass rate history — not just state averages — when evaluating schools.
How to benchmark NCLEX responsibly
Many applicants review first-attempt NCLEX-RN pass rates by program and year. Treat any single figure as a snapshot: cohort sizes differ, and rates move over time. Prefer multi-year trends from the board over one headline percentage. Nationally, NCSBN publishes annual NCLEX performance summaries if you want a big-picture comparison.
- Use the California Board of Registered Nursing site for official program-level disclosures tied to approved nursing education.
- Cross-check the specific program name, track (ADN vs BSN vs RN-to-BSN), and reporting year in the board document before comparing schools.
- When a NurseOnShift guide cites a rate, it should name the source and period; if it points you to the board instead, follow that link for the number.
📚 Data References
Official board reports, each linked NurseOnShift California guide (program lists, schema, and cited school URLs), and national accreditation and exam sources used for this hub.
- California Board of Registered Nursing — 2024 Annual Report (used for statewide program counts and annual education totals).
- CA BRN approved nursing schools (used for school-by-school NCLEX first-attempt pass rates and program listings).
- California Board of Registered Nursing official website (used for current board oversight, approval context, and program verification checks).
- ⭐ Featured spotlights section: Institutional bullets above cite CA BRN reports and each school’s official nursing page for cross-checking program approval and catalog scope—not for implied ordinal ranking.
- Troy University (used to verify ASN, BSN, MSN, DNP, and RN Mobility offerings).
- Troy University (used for associate-track verification).
- Troy University (used in the FAQ and pathway guidance).
- Tuskegee University Nursing (used to verify current BSN-focused offering and remove unsupported MSN labeling on this hub).
- Tuskegee University School of Nursing & Allied Health (used for current school-level overview).
- University of West Alabama (used for current nursing pathways and to remove unsupported MSN labeling on this hub).
- University of West Alabama (used to verify associate-level offering).
- UWA College of Nursing expansion update (used to note that MSN approval was discussed, but not treated here as a fully current active MSN listing).
Each profile lists documented programs, admissions and cost discussion, NCLEX sourcing language, JSON-LD Course entities, and a Data sources / References section with institutional URLs. Program badges on this hub are derived from the same guide data.
- American River College Nursing Program
- Antelope Valley College Nursing Program
- Azusa Pacific University School of Nursing
- Bakersfield College
- Biola University School of Nursing
- Cabrillo College Nursing Program
- California Baptist University School of Nursing
- California State University Bakersfield School of Nursing
- California State University Channel Islands Nursing Program
- California State University Chico School of Nursing
- California State University Dominguez Hills School of Nursing
- California State University East Bay School of Nursing
- California State University Fresno School of Nursing
- California State University Fullerton School of Nursing
- California State University Long Beach School of Nursing
- California State University Los Angeles School of Nursing
- California State University Monterey Bay School of Nursing
- California State University Northridge School of Nursing
- California State University Sacramento School of Nursing
- California State University San Marcos School of Nursing
- California State University Stanislaus School of Nursing
- Cerritos College
- Chabot College Nursing Program
- Chaffey College Nursing Program
- Citrus College
- College of the Canyons
- College of the Sequoias Nursing Program
- Concordia University Irvine School of Nursing
- Crafton Hills College
- Cuesta College Nursing Program
- Cypress College
- De Anza College Nursing Program
- Diablo Valley College Nursing Program
- Dominican University of California School of Nursing
- East Los Angeles College
- El Camino College
- Foothill College Nursing Program
- Fresno City College Nursing Program
- Fullerton College
- Glendale Community College Nursing Program
- Golden West College
- Grossmont College Nursing Program
- Loma Linda University School of Nursing
- Long Beach City College
- Los Angeles City College Nursing Program
- Los Angeles County USC College of Nursing
- Los Angeles Harbor College Nursing Program
- Los Angeles Pierce College
- Los Medanos College Nursing Program
- Moorpark College Nursing Program
- Mount St. Mary's University Department of Nursing
- Mt. San Antonio College Nursing Program
- Mt. San Jacinto College
- Napa Valley College Nursing Program
- National University School of Nursing
- Orange Coast College Nursing Program
- Palomar College Nursing Program
- Pasadena City College Nursing Program
- Point Loma Nazarene University School of Nursing
- Rio Hondo College Nursing Program
- Riverside City College Nursing Program
- Sacramento City College Nursing Program
- Saddleback College Nursing Program
- Samuel Merritt University School of Nursing
- San Bernardino Valley College Nursing Program
- San Diego City College Nursing Program
- San Diego State University School of Nursing
- San Joaquin Delta College
- San Jose State University School of Nursing
- Santa Ana College
- Santa Barbara City College Nursing Program
- Santa Monica College Nursing Program
- Sierra College Nursing Program
- Skyline College
- Sonoma State University School of Nursing
- Stanbridge University School of Nursing
- UMass Global School of Nursing
- University of California Davis School of Nursing
- University of California Irvine School of Nursing
- University of California Los Angeles School of Nursing
- University of California San Francisco School of Nursing
- University of San Diego Hahn School of Nursing
- University of San Francisco School of Nursing
- Vanguard University School of Nursing
- Ventura College Nursing Program
- West Coast University School of Nursing
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) — Exam statistics & publications (national NCLEX performance context; not a substitute for California CA BRN school-specific pass rates).
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (accreditation verification for many associate and practical programs).
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (accreditation verification for many baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs).
- This California state hub on NurseOnShift (canonical URL for the 86-school directory layout, finder, and comparison table).
- NurseOnShift Editorial Policy and Medical Review Process (editorial and clinical review standards for nursing school content).
- UWA Online RN-to-BSN overview (example of online bridge-program positioning cited in page guidance).
- University of West Alabama (example workflow for verifying posted tuition).
Important: tuition, fees, accreditation, admissions standards, and program availability change regularly. Always verify current details directly with the school and the California Board of Registered Nursing before publishing or enrolling.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about nursing schools in California.