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Pursue Your Bright Future in the Nursing Field

Once you have decided you want to pursue a rewarding career in the nursing field, choosing the right path and career education is the next step. The charts below compare the types of nursing programs we offer by state to help you make the right decision for your future.

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Registered Nursing Associate Degree in Ontario, Rancho Mirage and Visalia

Can be completed in a few as 19 months

See catalog for additional information.

Prerequisite Courses

Completion of a minimum of 34 credits of general education prerequisite coursework (minimum GPA of 2.5) in the following subjects at an accredited college or university:

Human Anatomy with lab*
Human Physiology with lab*
Microbiology with lab*
General Chemistry with lab*
Writing and Composition
Intermediate Algebra or higher
General Psychology
Introduction to Sociology or Cultural Anthropology
Introduction to Public Speaking / Oral Communication
General Education (GE) Breadth Area C2 (minimum of 3 credits in literature, philosophy, or foreign language)¹

*This course has no requirement for recency of completion.

1. If the student does not have GE Area C2 credits to transfer in, PHIL1C, Ethics must be taken at Carrington College.

Total Program Cost

(as of August 23rd, 2025)

$76,332

Registered Nursing-LVN to RN Bridge, Ontario, Rancho Mirage and Visalia

Can be completed in a few as 10 months

Complete the ATI Fundamentals Examination.
Hold a current American Heart Association Basic life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider card.
Hold a current unencumbered California LVN license.
Completion of a minimum of 34 credits of general education prerequisite coursework

See catalog for additional information.

Prerequisite Courses

Completion of a minimum of 34 credits of general education prerequisite coursework (minimum GPA of 2.5) in the following subjects at an accredited college or university:

Human Anatomy with lab*
Human Physiology with lab*
Microbiology with lab*
General Chemistry with lab*
Writing and Composition
Intermediate Algebra or higher
General Psychology
Introduction to Sociology or Cultural Anthropology
Introduction to Public Speaking / Oral Communication
General Education (GE) Breadth Area C2 (minimum of 3 credits in literature, philosophy, or foreign language)¹

*This course has no requirement for recency of completion.

1. If the student does not have GE Area C2 credits to transfer in, PHIL1C, Ethics must be taken at Carrington College.

Total Program Cost

(as of August 23rd, 2025)

$45,792

Vocational Nursing Associate Degree in Bakersfield, Rancho Mirage, Santa Maria and Visalia

Can be completed in a few as 15 months

See catalog for additional information.

Prerequisite Courses

None

Total Program Cost

(as of August 23rd, 2025)

$46,844

Vocational Nursing Certificate in Sacramento and San Jose

Can be completed in a few as 12 months

Provide evidence of good physical and mental health as determined by a medical exam prior to enrollment.
Interview with the Dean of Nursing or designee.
Submit to and pass a background check and drug screening completed no more than 90 days prior to the program start.
Pass the ATI TEAS Admission Assessment with a combined score of 53%.
Submit two letters of recommendation from former employers or professors.
Hold a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider card.
Submit proof of required immunizations.

See catalog for additional information.

Prerequisite Courses

None

Total Program Cost

(as of August 23rd, 2025)

44,271

LVN to ADN - Associate Degree in Sacramento

Can be completed in a few as 8 months

Hold a current unencumbered LVN license.
Must Interview with the Dean of Nursing or designee.
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0.
Have a minimum 3.0 GPA in prerequisite courses.
Pass the ATI TEAS Admission Assessment with a combined score of 58%.
Submit to and pass a criminal background checks and drug screening completed no more than 90 days prior to enrollment (at the applicant’s expense).
Hold a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider card.
Undergo a physical examination.
Submit proof of required immunizations.

See catalog for additional information.

Prerequisite Courses

Have a minimum 3.0 GPA in the following prerequisite courses:

Human Anatomy with Lab* (4 credit hours)
General Psychology (3 credit hours)
English Writing and Composition (3 credit hours)
Human Physiology with Lab* (4 credit hours)
Psychology (Developmental/Lifespan) (3 credit hours)
Speech (Interpersonal Communication) (3 credit hours)
General Microbiology with Lab* (4 credit hours)
Sociology (Cultural Diversity) (3 credit hours)
Intermediate Algebra (3 credit hours)

*Science courses must have been completed within the previous seven years.

Total Program Cost

(as of August 23rd, 2025)

47,350

Bachelor of Science in Nursing online program - Degree is conferred by the Sacramento campus

Can be completed in a few as 15 months

See catalog for additional information.

Prerequisite Courses

None

Total Program Cost

(as of August 23rd, 2025)

(as of February 15th, 2025)

$20,604

Practical Nursing Certificate, Albuquerque

Can be completed in a few as 12 months

Pass the ATI TEAS Admission Assessment with a combined score of 53%.
The candidate must be 18 years of age.
Provide proof of required immunizations.
Hold a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider card.
Submit to and pass a background checks and drug screening no more than 90 days prior to enrollment (at the applicant’s expense). In New Mexico this includes a New Mexico Caregivers screening completed no more than 90 days prior to enrollment and drug screening completed no more than 90 days prior to enrollment (at the applicant’s expense).

See catalog for additional information.

Prerequisite Courses

None

Total Program Cost

(as of February 15th, 2025)

$36,750

Practical Nursing Certificate, Boise

Can be completed in a few as 12 months

Pass the ATI TEAS Admission Assessment with a combined score of 53%.
The candidate must be 18 years of age.
Submit to and pass a background checks and drug screening no more than 90 days prior to enrollment (at the applicant’s expense).
Hold a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider card.

See catalog for additional information.

Prerequisite Courses

None

Total Program Cost

(as of August 23rd, 2025)

$42,270

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Can be completed in a few as 15 months for a BSN Degree. FULLY ONLINE PROGRAM Degree is conferred by The Sacramento campus

See catalog for additional information.

Prerequisite Courses

None

Total Program Cost

(as of February 15th, 2025)

$20,604

Nursing Bridge - Associate Degree, Boise

Can be completed in a few as 12 months

Pass the ATI TEAS Admission Assessment with a combined score of 58%.
Have a current LPN license for the State of Idaho that is in good standing or a multistate compact LPN license that includes the State of Idaho that is in good standing.
Submit to and pass a background check, which includes an FBI fingerprint screen and drug screening completed no more than 90 days prior to enrollment (at the applicant’s expense).
Hold a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider card.
Be at least 18 years of age

See catalog for additional information.

Prerequisite Courses

None

Total Program Cost

(as of August 23rd, 2025)

$33,774

Nursing Programs

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.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

Carrington College’s BSN program prepares registered nurses to earn their bachelor’s degree fully online, at an accelerated pace.

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Nursing Bridge Programs

Carrington College’s Nursing Bridge and LVN to ADN programs enable licensed vocational or licensed practical nurses (LVNs/LPNs) to advance their skills and knowledge to become registered nurses.

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Practical Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are entry-level positions providing basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and doctors.

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Registered Nursing/Associate Degree in Nursing

Carrington College’s Registered Nursing/Associate Degree in Nursing program prepares future registered nurses to provide health care duties, including taking medical histories, recording vital signs and symptoms, performing diagnostic tests, drawing blood, and more.

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Vocational Nursing

Carrington College’s Vocational Nursing program offers a quick path to becoming a nurse, as well as pursuing a licensed vocational nurse credential. *

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