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.
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School Aberdeen Institute: Aberdeen Institute — Van Nuys
Location Van Nuys, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Completion
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School All Healthcare Institute: All Healthcare Institute — Stanton
Location Stanton, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Allan Hancock College: Allan Hancock College — Santa Maria Campus
Location Santa Maria, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Achievement in Nursing: Licensed Vocational Nursing
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School Allan Hancock College: Allan Hancock College — Santa Maria Campus
Location Santa Maria, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Associate in Science in Nursing: Licensed Vocational Nursing
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School Allied Medical & Health Services, Inc.: Allied Medical & Health Services, Inc. — Glendale
Location Glendale, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School American Career College: American Career College — Los Angeles
Location Los Angeles, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Angeles Institute: Angeles Institute — Artesia
Location Artesia, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Angeles University: Angeles University — City of Industry Branch Campus
Location City of Industry, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate
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School Angeles University: Angeles University — Glendale Main Campus
Location Glendale, CA
Delivery Hybrid
Program status Active Credential: Certificate
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School Annenberg School of Nursing: Annenberg School of Nursing — Los Angeles
Location Los Angeles, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Annenberg School of Nursing: Annenberg School of Nursing — Reseda
Location Reseda, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Beaumont Adult School: Beaumont Adult School — Beaumont
Location Beaumont, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate
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School California Career Institute: California Career Institute — Anaheim
Location Anaheim, CA
Delivery Hybrid
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School California Nurses Educational Institute: California Nurses Educational Institute — Rancho Mirage
Location Rancho Mirage, CA
Delivery Hybrid
Program status Active Credential: Certificate
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School Career Care Institute: Career Care Institute — Lancaster
Location Lancaster, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Completion
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School Career Development Institute, Inc.: Career Development Institute, Inc. — Los Angeles
Location Los Angeles, CA
Delivery Hybrid
Program status Active Credential: Certificate
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School Carrington College: Carrington College — Bakersfield — California Avenue
Location Bakersfield, CA
Delivery Hybrid
Program status Active Credential: Associate of Science in Vocational Nursing
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School Carrington College: Carrington College — Sacramento
Location Sacramento, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Achievement
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School Carrington College: Carrington College — Santa Maria
Location Santa Maria, CA
Delivery Hybrid
Program status Active Credential: Associate of Science in Vocational Nursing
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School Carrington College: Carrington College — Visalia
Location Visalia, CA
Delivery Hybrid
Program status Active Credential: Associate of Science in Vocational Nursing
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School Cerro Coso Community College: Cerro Coso Community College — Eastern Sierra College Center, Bishop
Location Bishop, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Achievement in Vocational Nursing
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School Cerro Coso Community College: Cerro Coso Community College — Eastern Sierra College Center, Bishop
Location Bishop, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Associate in Science in Vocational Nursing
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School Cerro Coso Community College: Cerro Coso Community College — Ridgecrest/IWV Campus
Location Ridgecrest, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Achievement in Vocational Nursing
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School Cerro Coso Community College: Cerro Coso Community College — Ridgecrest/IWV Campus
Location Ridgecrest, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Associate in Science in Vocational Nursing
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School Chaffey College: Chaffey College — Chino Education Center
Location Chino, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Achievement in Vocational Nursing
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School Chaffey College: Chaffey College — Chino Education Center
Location Chino, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Associate in Science in Vocational Nursing
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School Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center: Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center — Sacramento
Location Sacramento, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Completion
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School City College of San Francisco: City College of San Francisco — John Adams Center
Location San Francisco, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Achievement in Vocational Nursing
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School City College of San Francisco: City College of San Francisco — John Adams Center
Location San Francisco, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Achievement in Vocational Nursing
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School Clement Career College: Clement Career College — Gardena
Location Gardena, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Completion
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School CNI College: CNI College — Santa Ana
Location Santa Ana, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School College of Nursing & Technology: College of Nursing & Technology — Chatsworth
Location Chatsworth, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School College of the Desert: College of the Desert — Palm Desert Campus
Location Palm Desert, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Achievement in Vocational Nursing
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School College of the Desert: College of the Desert — Palm Desert Campus
Location Palm Desert, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Associate in Science in Vocational Nursing
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School College of the Siskiyous: College of the Siskiyous — Yreka Campus, Rural Health Science Institute
Location Yreka, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Achievement in Vocational Nursing
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School College of the Siskiyous: College of the Siskiyous — Yreka Campus, Rural Health Science Institute
Location Yreka, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Associate of Science in Vocational Nursing
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School Comfort Paradise Training Institute: Comfort Paradise Training Institute — Alhambra
Location Alhambra, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate
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School Concorde Career College — Garden Grove
Location Garden Grove, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Concorde Career College — North Hollywood
Location North Hollywood, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Concorde Career College — San Bernardino
Location San Bernardino, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Concorde Career College — San Diego
Location San Diego, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Copper Mountain College: Copper Mountain College — Joshua Tree Campus
Location Joshua Tree, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Associate in Science in Vocational Nursing
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School Copper Mountain College: Copper Mountain College — Joshua Tree Campus
Location Joshua Tree, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Achievement in Vocational Nursing
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School Dalrada Career Institute: Dalrada Career Institute — San Diego
Location San Diego, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Downey Adult School: Downey Adult School — Downey
Location Downey, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Career Technical Education Certificate
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School Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts: Concord Campus
Location Concord, CA
Delivery Hybrid
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts: Fresno Campus
Location Fresno, CA
Delivery Hybrid
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts: Modesto Campus
Location Modesto, CA
Delivery Hybrid
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts: Sacramento Campus
Location Sacramento, CA
Delivery Hybrid
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts: San Jose Main Campus
Location San Jose, CA
Delivery Hybrid
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Hacienda La Puente Adult Education: Hacienda La Puente Adult Education — La Puente
Location La Puente, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate
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School Hartnell College: Hartnell College — Nursing and Health Sciences, Building O
Location Salinas, CA
Delivery Hybrid
Program status Active Credential: Associate in Science in Vocational Nursing
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School Hartnell College: Hartnell College — Nursing and Health Sciences, Building O
Location Salinas, CA
Delivery Hybrid
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Achievement in Vocational Nursing
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School High Desert Medical College: High Desert Medical College — Lancaster
Location Lancaster, CA
Delivery Hybrid
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Completion (also called Vocational Nursing Diploma)
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School Homestead Schools, Inc.: Homestead Schools — Costa Mesa
Location Costa Mesa, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Homestead Schools, Inc.: Homestead Schools — Torrance
Location Torrance, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Honor Health Sciences: Honor Health Sciences — El Centro
Location El Centro, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Inland Career Education Center: Inland Career Education Center — San Bernardino
Location San Bernardino, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Completion
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School Institute of Technology: Institute of Technology — Clovis
Location Clovis, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Institute of Technology: Institute of Technology — Modesto
Location Modesto, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Institute of Technology: Institute of Technology — Redding
Location Redding, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Integrity College of Health: Integrity College of Health — Pasadena
Location Pasadena, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate (catalog also calls the completion document a diploma)
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School Lassen Community College: Susanville Campus
Location Susanville, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Associate in Science
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School Lassen Community College: Susanville Campus
Location Susanville, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Achievement
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School Los Medanos College: Pittsburg Campus
Location Pittsburg, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Achievement
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School Madera Community College
Location Madera, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Achievement in Licensed Vocational Nursing
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School Madera Community College
Location Madera, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Associate in Science in Licensed Vocational Nursing
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School Marian College: Marian College — Los Angeles
Location Los Angeles, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Marian College: Marian College — Van Nuys
Location Van Nuys, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Medical Allied Career Center, Inc.: Medical Allied Career Center, Inc. — Santa Fe Springs
Location Santa Fe Springs, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Completion
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School Medical Career College: Medical Career College — Fremont
Location Fremont, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate
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School Mendocino College: Mendocino College — Ukiah Campus
Location Ukiah, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Achievement in Vocational Nursing
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School Merced College
Location Merced, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Achievement in Vocational Nursing
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School Merced College
Location Merced, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Associate in Arts in Vocational Nursing
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School Meta Polytechnic: Meta Polytechnic — Chula Vista
Location Chula Vista, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School MiraCosta College: MiraCosta College — Oceanside Campus
Location Oceanside, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Achievement in Licensed Vocational Nursing
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School MiraCosta College: MiraCosta College — Oceanside Campus
Location Oceanside, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Associate in Arts in Licensed Vocational Nursing
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School Mission College: Mission College — Santa Clara Campus
Location Santa Clara, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Achievement
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School Mission College: Mission College — Santa Clara Campus
Location Santa Clara, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Associate of Science
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School Mt. San Antonio College: Mt. San Antonio College — Walnut Campus
Location Walnut, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Completion (noncredit)
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School National Career College: National Career College — Panorama City
Location Panorama City, CA
Delivery Hybrid
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School North Orange County Regional Occupational Program: North Orange County ROP — Career Training Center
Location Anaheim, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Completion
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School Northern California Nursing Academy: Northern California Nursing Academy — Daly City
Location Daly City, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Completion
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School Nurses’ Development Center, Inc.: Nurses’ Development Center — Cypress
Location Cypress, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Pacific College: Pacific College — Inland Empire Satellite Campus
Location Ontario, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Pacific College: Pacific College — Inland Empire Satellite Campus
Location Ontario, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Associate of Science in Vocational Nursing
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School Pacific College: Pacific College — Orange County Main Campus
Location Costa Mesa, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Pacific College: Pacific College — Orange County Main Campus
Location Costa Mesa, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Associate of Science in Vocational Nursing
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School Pacific College: Pacific College — Santa Fe Springs Satellite Campus
Location Santa Fe Springs, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Pacific College: Pacific College — Santa Fe Springs Satellite Campus
Location Santa Fe Springs, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Associate of Science in Vocational Nursing
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School Pacific Times Healthcare College: Pacific Times Healthcare College — Corona
Location Corona, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma in Vocational Nursing
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School Palo Verde College: Palo Verde College — Blythe Main Campus
Location Blythe, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Achievement
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School Pasadena City College: Pasadena City College — Colorado Campus
Location Pasadena, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Achievement; Associate in Science degree option with general education completion
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School Platt College Los Angeles: Platt College — Alhambra
Location Alhambra, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Associate of Science in Vocational Nursing
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School Platt College Los Angeles: Platt College — Alhambra
Location Alhambra, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma in Vocational Nursing
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School Platt College Los Angeles: Platt College — Riverside
Location Riverside, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Associate of Science in Vocational Nursing
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School Platt College Los Angeles: Platt College — Riverside
Location Riverside, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma in Vocational Nursing
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School Prestige Career College: Prestige Career College — Huntington Park
Location Huntington Park, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Professional Medical Careers Institute: Professional Medical Careers Institute — Westlake Village
Location Westlake Village, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Completion
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School Regan Career Institute: Regan Career Institute — El Monte
Location El Monte, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Vocational Nursing Training Certificate
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School Riverside City College: Riverside City College — School of Nursing
Location Riverside, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Achievement
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School Riverside City College: Riverside City College — School of Nursing
Location Riverside, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Associate of Science
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School Sacramento City College: Sacramento City College — Main Campus, Mohr Hall
Location Sacramento, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Achievement
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School Sacramento City College: Sacramento City College — Main Campus, Mohr Hall
Location Sacramento, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Associate in Science
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School Southeast College: Southeast College — Monterey Park
Location Monterey Park, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate
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School Southeast College: Southeast College — San Bernardino
Location San Bernardino, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate
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School Southwestern College: Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa — Nursing and Health Occupations
Location San Diego, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Associate in Science in Vocational Nursing
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School Southwestern College: Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa — Nursing and Health Occupations
Location San Diego, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Achievement in Vocational Nursing
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School Sri Sai Krish Institute: Sri Sai Krish Institute — Orange
Location Orange, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate
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School St. Raphael Nursing School: St. Raphael Nursing School — Sylmar
Location Sylmar, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Vocational Nursing Certificate
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School Stanbridge University: Stanbridge University — Orange County — Irvine
Location Irvine, CA
Delivery Hybrid
Program status Active Credential: Associate of Occupational Science
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School The Nurse Academy: The Nurse Academy — National City
Location National City, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Completion (also called Certificate of Achievement)
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School Unitek College of Nursing: Unitek College — Fremont
Location Fremont, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Diploma
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School Ventura Training Institute: Ventura Training Institute — Camarillo
Location Camarillo, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate of Completion
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School Xavier College School of Nursing: Xavier College — Stockton
Location Stockton, CA
Delivery On Campus
Program status Active Credential: Certificate
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