At Carrington College, our goal is to empower future nurses to make a meaningful difference in their communities through compassionate, career-focused education. As a nursing professional, you have the opportunity to positively impact lives every day, providing essential care and support for patients and their families.
Carrington College’s School of Nursing offers programs designed to support students at different stages of their nursing education. Whether you’re starting your training or building on prior experience, these pathways help you develop the knowledge and skills used in patient care.
Our nursing philosophy is grounded in an approach that prepares students to provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care. We view nursing as both an art and a science, and we help our students develop clinical judgment, a professional identity, and the ability to support patient well-being across diverse healthcare settings. (1)
Carrington College nursing programs are designed to build on foundational knowledge while strengthening critical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills. This approach supports students as they prepare to contribute to patient care and respond to the evolving needs of the communities they serve.
Carrington College’s School of Nursing is designed to support students as they build the knowledge, skills, and confidence used in patient care. Since 2000, Carrington College has awarded over 14,080 nursing certificates and degrees, (2) reflecting a long-standing commitment to nursing education.
What sets Carrington College apart is our emphasis on hands-on learning. Our advanced simulation labs mimic real clinical environments, and we partner with local hospitals, clinics, and care facilities to provide students with clinical experiences and professional mentorship.
What students can expect: (1)
Whether you are pursuing your foundational education in nursing, or taking your expertise further, we offer the following certificate and degree programs to meet you where you are in your education and career.
Nursing Program Grads & Counting
Our faculty bring not only the same passion to your learning as you do, they bring experience in the field to enhance the real-world career training you receive in your nursing program. Your supportive faculty equip you to seamlessly transfer knowledge and skills directly to patient care.
The passion our students bring to their education is real. At Carrington College, we want to keep that passion going far beyond our learning experience.
There are many different nursing programs to choose from, so you can select the career path that best suits your personal and professional goals.
Once you have decided you want to pursue a rewarding career in the nursing field, choosing the right job path and career education is the next step.
Whether you’re just starting out in nursing, or taking your education to the next level, there are plenty of nursing student resources to assist you.
Figuring out how to pay for your education can be intimidating, but we’re here to help! Student loans, grants, and scholarships are available to those who qualify.
Whether you are new to your career aspirations or seasoned in your field of practice, Carrington College has offered industry-relevant education in healthcare since 1967. From certificate programs that position you for entry level employment in your field of study, to degree programs that build a strong foundation or advance your skill and knowledge. We have grown to 16 locations to serve you better from where you are. Since 2000, we have offered programs in nursing. Currently, programs are delivered conveniently onsite at 9 locations, with our BSN offered fully online. We take our cues from industry in designing real-world, hands-on career education that reflects best practices and standards in the field. That means meeting with industry professionals and employer partners for guidance on improving or updating our program curriculum to better prepare our graduates for the field. We keep your momentum going beyond your learning with individualized career advising. Because at Carrington College, we know you are just getting started putting your passion into practice.
Announcement
Carrington College Las Vegas wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for initial accreditation of its Associate Degree Nursing Program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 2:30 pm, Wednesday March 25, 2026, in Room 206 on the Las Vegas Campus:
Address:
5740 S. Eastern Avenue, Ste 140
Las Vegas, NV
89119
Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted directly to ACEN via email at public.comments@acenursing.org or to the ACEN office:
Attn: Accreditation Services
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road Northeast, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
All written comments should be received by ACEN by March 10, 2026.
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