Nursing schools in California — Page 15

Browse 355 current public campus profiles representing 713 nursing programs in California. These are the programs currently listed in the directory, not a claim of complete statewide coverage.

LPN-to-RN is the largest current pathway grouping at 137 programs; On campus appears on 511 programs.

Reviewed September 2026

Campus profiles: 355
Programs: 713

Current program evidence

Counts describe the programs below and retain each program's current status; they do not imply approval, accreditation, admissions availability, or resident eligibility.

Browse by pathway

Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) 115 programs
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) 71 programs
Traditional BSN 45 programs
Accelerated / Second-Degree BSN 8 programs
Direct-Entry Prelicensure Master's 11 programs
CNA-to-LPN 22 programs
LPN-to-RN 137 programs
LPN-to-BSN 16 programs
Paramedic-to-RN 1 program
Military Medic-to-RN 88 programs
RN-to-BSN 39 programs
RN-to-MSN 6 programs
Nurse Practitioner 1 program
Nurse-Midwifery 1 program
Nurse Anesthesia / CRNA 4 programs
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) 28 programs
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) 17 programs
Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate 24 programs
Other Graduate Nursing Program 5 programs
Other Official Nursing Program 74 programs

Delivery formats

On campus 511 programs
Hybrid 152 programs
Online 50 programs

Approval and accreditation context

State approval, institutional accreditation, and programmatic accreditation are separate facts. An authority listed here is current state-level context from published program evidence; it does not mean every program on this page has the same approval or accreditation status.

California nursing approval authority Reviewed September 6, 2026

California campus profiles — Page 15

Showing page 15 of 15. Physical campuses and nonphysical or institution locations are labeled separately.

Physical instructional campus
University of the Pacific: University of the Pacific — Sacramento nursing
Institution
University of the Pacific
Campus
University of the Pacific — Sacramento nursing
Location
Sacramento, CA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active 3
3 programs
- Entry Level Master of Science in NursingDirect-Entry Prelicensure Master's · Master of Science in Nursing · Hybrid · Active
- Military Validation/Challenge Entry to ELMSNMilitary Medic-to-RN · Master of Science in Nursing · Hybrid · Active
- Master of Science in MidwiferyNurse-Midwifery · Master of Science in Midwifery · Hybrid · Active
Reviewed September 6, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Valley Children’s Healthcare: Valley Children’s Hospital
Institution
Valley Children’s Healthcare
Campus
Valley Children’s Hospital
Location
Madera, CA
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- Transition to Practice ProgramOther Official Nursing Program · Nondegree transition education; no academic degree or licensure credential awarded · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 6, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Vanguard University of Southern California: Vanguard University — Costa Mesa
Institution
Vanguard University of Southern California
Campus
Vanguard University — Costa Mesa
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 4
4 programs
- BSN Pre-LicensureTraditional BSN · Bachelor of Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
- LVN Transfer/Challenge Entry to BSNLPN-to-BSN · Bachelor of Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
- Military Nursing Course Credit and Advanced PlacementMilitary Medic-to-RN · Bachelor of Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
1 more program on the campus profile.
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Ventura College: Ventura College — Health Sciences Center
Institution
Ventura College
Campus
Ventura College — Health Sciences Center
Location
Ventura, CA
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 5
5 programs
- Nursing — Associate in ScienceAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate in Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
- LVN to RN Career Ladder / Advanced PlacementLPN-to-RN · Associate in Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
- LVN to RN 30-Unit OptionLPN-to-RN · No degree; California RN licensure eligibility · On Campus · Active
2 more programs on the campus profile.
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Ventura Training Institute: Ventura Training Institute — Camarillo
Institution
Ventura Training Institute
Campus
Ventura Training Institute — Camarillo
Location
Camarillo, CA
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 2
2 programs
- Vocational NursingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN) · Certificate of Completion · On Campus · Active
- IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal CertificationOther Official Nursing Program · Certificate of Completion in IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 6, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Victor Valley College: Victor Valley College — Nursing and Allied Health, Buildings 32 and 33
Institution
Victor Valley College
Campus
Victor Valley College — Nursing and Allied Health, Buildings 32 and 33
Location
Victorville, CA
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 6
6 programs
- Nursing — Associate in ScienceAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate in Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
- LVN/LPN to RN Advanced PlacementLPN-to-RN · Associate in Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
- LVN 30-Unit Nondegree OptionLPN-to-RN · No degree; California RN licensure eligibility · On Campus · Active
3 more programs on the campus profile.
Reviewed September 6, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Visalia Adult School: Visalia Adult School — Visalia
Institution
Visalia Adult School
Campus
Visalia Adult School — Visalia
Location
Visalia, CA
0 programs
Reviewed September 6, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Weimar University: Weimar University — Nursing
Institution
Weimar University
Campus
Weimar University — Nursing
Location
Weimar, CA
Delivery
On Campus, Hybrid
Program status
Active 5
5 programs
- Associate of Science in NursingAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate of Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
- LVN Advanced Placement — Associate Nursing DegreeLPN-to-RN · Associate of Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
- LVN 30-Unit OptionLPN-to-RN · Non-degree coursework for California RN licensure eligibility · On Campus · Active
2 more programs on the campus profile.
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
West Coast University: West Coast University — Los Angeles
Institution
West Coast University
Campus
West Coast University — Los Angeles
Location
North Hollywood, CA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active 2
2 programs
- Bachelor of Science in NursingTraditional BSN · Bachelor of Science in Nursing · Hybrid · Active
- LVN to Bachelor of Science in NursingLPN-to-BSN · Bachelor of Science in Nursing · Hybrid · Active
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Nonphysical or institution location
West Coast University: West Coast University — Online nursing programs
Institution
West Coast University
Campus
West Coast University — Online nursing programs
Location
Not applicable, CA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active 4
No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.
4 programs
- RN to BSNRN-to-BSN · Bachelor of Science in Nursing · Fully Online · Active
- Doctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) · Doctor of Nursing Practice · Fully Online · Active
- Post-Master’s Certificate — Nurse EducatorPost-Graduate Nursing Certificate · Post-Master’s Certificate · Fully Online · Active
1 more program on the campus profile.
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
West Coast University: West Coast University — Ontario
Institution
West Coast University
Campus
West Coast University — Ontario
Location
Ontario, CA
0 programs
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
West Coast University: West Coast University — Orange County La Palma
Institution
West Coast University
Campus
West Coast University — Orange County La Palma
Location
Anaheim, CA
0 programs
Reviewed September 6, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
West Coast University: West Coast University — Orange County Manchester
Institution
West Coast University
Campus
West Coast University — Orange County Manchester
Location
Anaheim, CA
0 programs
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Westcliff University: Westcliff University — Corona Campus
Institution
Westcliff University
Campus
Westcliff University — Corona Campus
Location
Corona, CA
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 5
5 programs
- Bachelor of Science in NursingTraditional BSN · BSN · On Campus · Active
- Entry-Level Master of Science in NursingDirect-Entry Prelicensure Master's · MSN · On Campus · Active
- LVN 30-unit OptionLPN-to-RN · Nondegree RN licensure pathway · On Campus · Active
2 more programs on the campus profile.
Reviewed September 6, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Western University of Health Sciences: Pomona campus
Institution
Western University of Health Sciences
Campus
Pomona campus
Location
Pomona, CA
Delivery
On Campus, Hybrid
Program status
Active 6
6 programs
- Master of Science in Nursing–EntryDirect-Entry Prelicensure Master's · MSN · On Campus · Active
- Nursing Curriculum — 30-Unit Option for Licensed Vocational NursesLPN-to-RN · Nondegree RN licensure option · On Campus · Active
- Master of Science in Nursing — Nurse PractitionerMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN) · MSN · Hybrid · Active
3 more programs on the campus profile.
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Westmont College: Westmont Downtown | Grotenhuis Nursing
Institution
Westmont College
Campus
Westmont Downtown | Grotenhuis Nursing
Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 1
1 program
- Accelerated Bachelor of Science in NursingAccelerated / Second-Degree BSN · Bachelor of Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Nonphysical or institution location
World Mission University: World Mission University — online nursing
Institution
World Mission University
Campus
World Mission University — online nursing
Location
CA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active 1
No in-person nursing instruction is verified at this location. This listed campus or institution location does not mean a student attends here.
1 program
- RN to B.S. in Nursing (RN to BSN)RN-to-BSN · Bachelor of Science in Nursing · Fully Online · Active
Reviewed September 5, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Xavier College School of Nursing: Xavier College — Stockton
Institution
Xavier College School of Nursing
Campus
Xavier College — Stockton
Location
Stockton, CA
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 6
6 programs
- Vocational NursingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN) · Certificate · On Campus · Active
- Associate of Science in NursingAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate of Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
- LVN Advanced Placement into Associate of Science in NursingLPN-to-RN · Associate of Science in Nursing · On Campus · Active
3 more programs on the campus profile.
Reviewed September 6, 2026
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Physical instructional campus
Yuba College: Yuba College — Marysville Campus
Institution
Yuba College
Campus
Yuba College — Marysville Campus
Location
Marysville, CA
Delivery
On Campus
Program status
Active 3
3 programs
- Associate in Science NursingAssociate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) · Associate in Science · On Campus · Active
- LVN to RN Career MobilityLPN-to-RN · Associate in Science · On Campus · Active
- Military Healthcare Personnel Advanced Placement and Equivalency CreditMilitary Medic-to-RN · Associate in Science · On Campus · Active
Reviewed September 6, 2026
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