Registered Nursing/Associate Degree in Nursing

Carrington College’s Registered Nursing/Associate Degree in Nursing programs prepare graduates to help the well-being of people in a fast-paced high-impact environment.

Program Details

What Will I learn

Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Nursing program, graduates will be able to:

Justify a plan of care that provides safe, quality patient centered care to persons throughout the lifespan and
across the health/wellness continuum that creates an environment promoting caring and professionalism
with consideration for the patient’s cultural/societal beliefs and practices.
Apply scientific evidence-based knowledge to concepts in the care of patients throughout the lifespan and
across the health/wellness continuum.
Validate effective communication and behaviors with healthcare stakeholders that is consistent with the
nursing scope of practice and adhering to legal and ethical frameworks.

Upon completion of the Registered Nursing program, graduates will be able to:

Assist individuals from diverse backgrounds to achieve optimal health utilizing the knowledge gained from biological, social, and nursing sciences.
Formulate a comprehensive plan of care that minimizes risk and optimizes safety using the nursing process.
Integrate the role of professional nursing into clinical practice.
Apply psychological, social, and cultural knowledge to nursing practice.
Use inter- and intra-professional communication and collaboration skills to deliver evidence-based, patientcentered care.
Assume the role of advocate to improve healthcare delivery by communicating and acting according to the expressed needs of the individual.
Interpret data and apply evidence to support clinical judgment.
Develop and implement patient education based on identification need and in collaboration with the patient.
Utilize a variety of resources, including electronic media and medical technology to provide safe, quality care of the patient and family.
Provide leadership, manage resources, delegate and supervise members of the healthcare team.
Relate and apply concepts of communication, reasoning, critical analysis, ethical behavior, and appropriate interpersonal interaction to situations in their career and personal life.

Cost & Financial Aid

Your education is an investment in your future, and Carrington College is here to help. We offer a variety of financial aid options, including federal, state, and private programs, Sas well as student loans, grants, and scholarships are available for those who qualify. Each program has different requirements and application instructions. Our team is here to guide you through the options and application process.

Academic Cost

For complete details on current tuition costs, please refer to page 317 of the Academic Catalog.

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Location Availability

Carrington College offers the Registered Nursing/Associate Degree in Nursing programs at 8 campuses in four states. To learn more about each location, explore their pages.

Associate Degree in Nursing

Carrington College’s Associate Degree in Nursing program can be completed in 96 weeks.

Registered Nursing

Carrington College’s Registered Nursing degree program can be completed in 80 weeks.

Carrington College also offers a Registered Nursing certificate option that can be completed in 60 weeks. See academic catalog for details.

In accordance with the Board of Registered Nursing Policy (Section 1435.5), California Licensed Vocational Nurses may apply for the non-degree program. This program is commonly referred to as the “30-Unit option” and prepares students to take the NCLEX-RN Examination, but does not award an A.S. Degree. Completion of this option may not meet the criteria to practice in other states. Applicants will be considered on a space-available basis only and if program resources allow.

Accreditation & Approvals

Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814; 415 506 0234 an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at accjc.org.

For comprehensive information on Carrington College’s accreditation and approvals, visit carrington.edu/accreditation-and-approvals/.

The Associate Degree in Nursing program at Carrington College at the campus located in Albuquerque, New Mexico is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree in Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at www.acenursing.org/search-programs/.

The Associate Degree in Nursing program at Carrington College at the campus located in Phoenix, Arizona is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, 404-975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree in Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at www.acenursing.org/search-programs/.

The Associate Degree in Nursing program at Carrington College at the campus located in Mesa, Arizona has been granted initial accreditation status by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, 404-975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree in Nursing program is Initial Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at www.acenursing.org/search-programs/.

The Associate Degree in Nursing program at Carrington College at the campus located in Reno, NV is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, 404-975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree in Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at www.acenursing.org/search-programs/.

Effective April, 23, 2025, the Associate Degree in Nursing program at Carrington College at the campus located in Las Vegas, Nevada is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on April 23, 2027. Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, 404 975 5000.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at www.acenursing.org/search-programs/.

The Associate Degree in Nursing program at Carrington College at the campus located in Tucson, Arizona has been granted initial accreditation by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 33 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, 404-975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree in Nursing program is Initial Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at www.acenursing.org/search-programs/.

The Arizona Board of Nursing certifies that Mesa, and Tucson campuses have satisfactorily fulfilled requirements and are granted full approval. Board offices: 1740 West Adams Street, Suite 2000, Phoenix, AZ 85007, 602-771-7800.

The Arizona Board of Nursing certifies that the Phoenix campus has entered into a voluntary consent for probation. Board offices: 1740 West Adams Street, Suite 2000, Phoenix, AZ 85007, 602-771-7800.

Carrington College holds full approval for its Practical Nursing program and its associate degree professional nursing education program. The Idaho Board of Nursing issued a certificate of approval. Board offices: 280 North 8th Street, Suite 210, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720 – 0061, 208-334-3110, dopl.idaho.gov/bon/.

The New Mexico Board of Nursing certifies that Carrington College is granted full approval in the State of New Mexico, bon.state.nm.us.

The New Mexico Board of Nursing certifies that Carrington College is granted initial approval to offer Practical Nursing in the State of New Mexico, 6301 Indian School NE, Suite 710, Albuquerque, NM, 87110, 505-841-8340, bon.state.nm.us.

Carrington College holds approval for the Reno campus from the Nevada State Board of Nursing, nevadanursingboard.org. Upon graduation from the Associate Degree in Nursing program, students are eligible to sit for the state licensing exam, which is required to achieve the Registered Nurse licensure.

Carrington College’s Sacramento LVN to ADN program holds approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing, PO Box 944210, Sacramento, CA 94244–2100, 916 322 3350, http://www.rn.ca.gov/index.shtml.

Carrington College’s Ontario, Rancho Mirage, and Visalia Registered Nursing programs hold approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing, PO Box 944210, Sacramento, CA 94244–2100, 916 322 3350, http://www.rn.ca.gov/index.shtml.

State Approvals
CALIFORNIA

Carrington College is a private institution and is approved to operate as an accredited institution by the California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Approval to operate means that SJVC has been found in compliance with the standards set forth in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Title 5, Division 7.5, – Private Postsecondary Education of the California Code of Regulations. As a prospective student, you are encouraged to review this catalog prior to signing an enrollment agreement. You are also encouraged to review the School Performance Fact Sheet, which must be provided to you prior to signing an enrollment agreement.

A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about this institution with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education by calling (888) 370-7589 or by completing a complaint form, which can be obtained on the Bureau’s internet website (www.bppe.ca.gov).

View additional State Approvals for Carrington College.

Course Catalog

The Associate Degree in Nursing program at Carrington College comprises three educational areas:

Clinical
Administrative
Externship

For complete program information, please take a look at the Course Catalog.

Program Specific Disclosures

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) requires that the following student achievement outcome data be made publicly available.

Graduates’ success on the licensure and/or certification examination
Students’ completion of the nursing program
Graduates obtaining a job

To view this information for Carrington College’s ACEN – accredited nursing programs, click here.

Continuing Education For Graduates

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REAL WORLD SKILLS

With many classes to guide you, you’re certain to be prepared for your career.

START YOUR PATH

Earn your Associate Degree in Nursing in as few as 23 months or your Registered Nursing degree in as few as 19 months.

FLEXIBLE LEARNING OPTIONS

Conveniently available at several of our campuses.

AFFORDABLE TUITION

Affordable tuition varies by program and location.

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Discover What It’s Like to Train to Become a Nurse at Carrington College

Since I started my ADN program, a lot has changed around the house. I think [I’ve] become more independent and resilient as a result. And knowing that my husband and the girls are proud of what I’ve accomplished feels really great.

ANGELA K.

2021 GRADUATE, ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING

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