Nursing schools in California 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.
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 Campus, Hybrid, and Fully Online Campus and Hybrid describe programs with supported in-person or mixed delivery relationships. Fully Online describes published academic delivery; it does not prove that clinical, practicum, residency, orientation, immersion, lab, simulation, campus visits, or other physical requirements are absent.
Fully Online availability, state authorization, clinical placement, and licensure eligibility may vary by program and resident state. Confirm each requirement with the official program before applying.
LPN-to-BSN programs in California Showing all 16 current public programs across Campus, Hybrid, and strict Fully Online results.
Back to all California campus profiles and pathways LPN-to-BSN
LVN Advanced Credit to BSN
School American University of Health Sciences: American University of Health Sciences — Signal Hill
Location Signal Hill, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Licensed Vocational Nurse Advanced Standing to BSN
School Arizona College of Nursing: Arizona College of Nursing — Ontario
Location Ontario, CA
Delivery Hybrid
Program status Active Credential: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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BS in Nursing — LVN to BSN
School Azusa Pacific University: Azusa Pacific University — High Desert Regional Campus
Location Victorville, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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LPN/LVN to BSN Option
School California Northstate University: College of Health Sciences — Rancho Cordova
Location Rancho Cordova, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: BSN
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LVN Advanced Placement — Bachelor of Science in Nursing
School California State University, Chico: Chico State — Main Campus
Location Chico, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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LVN-BSN Pathway
School California State University, East Bay: Cal State East Bay — Hayward Nursing
Location Hayward, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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LVN to BSN Pathway
School California State University San Marcos: CSUSM — San Marcos Nursing
Location San Marcos, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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School California State University, Stanislaus: Stanislaus State — Turlock Nursing
Location Turlock, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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School Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science: Mervyn M. Dymally College of Nursing
Location Los Angeles, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LVN to BSN)
School Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts: Concord Campus
Location Concord, CA
Delivery Hybrid
Program status Active Credential: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LVN to BSN)
School Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts: San Jose Main Campus
Location San Jose, CA
Delivery Hybrid
Program status Active Credential: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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LVN/LPN Proficiency Testing Option in BSN
School Jessup University: Jessup University — Rocklin nursing
Location Rocklin, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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LVN to BS Nursing
School Loma Linda University: Loma Linda — School of Nursing, West Hall
Location Loma Linda, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: BS in Nursing
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LVN to BSN Admission and Challenge Pathway
School Mount Saint Mary's University, Los Angeles: Chalon Campus
Location Los Angeles, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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LVN Transfer/Challenge Entry to BSN
School Vanguard University of Southern California: Vanguard University — Costa Mesa
Location Costa Mesa, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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LVN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
School West Coast University: West Coast University — Los Angeles
Location North Hollywood, CA
Delivery Hybrid
Program status Active Credential: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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