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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.

Find Your Path in Nursing

Registered Nursing Associate Degree in Ontario, Rancho Mirage and Visalia

Can be completed in a few as 19 months

See catalog for additional information.

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

See catalog for additional information.

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.

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

See catalog for additional information.

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

See catalog for additional information.

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.

None

Total Program Cost

(as of August 23rd, 2025)

$20,604

For specific information on the program’s admissions requirements reference the College Catalog. Visit 1-877-206-2106 for more information regarding our institutional and programmatic admissions requirements.

Associate Degree in Nursing, Phoenix, and Tucson

Can be completed in a few as 23 months

See catalog for additional information.

None

Total Program Cost

(as of August 23rd, 2025)

$67,564

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.

None

Total Program Cost

(as of February 15th, 2025)

$20,604

For specific information on the program’s admissions requirements reference the College Catalog. Visit 1-877-206-2106 for more information regarding our institutional and programmatic admissions requirements.

Associate Degree in Nursing, Las Vegas, and Reno

Can be completed in a few as 23 months

See catalog for additional information.

None

Total Program Cost

(as of August 23rd, 2025)

$67,559

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.

None

Total Program Cost

(as of February 15th, 2025)

$20, 604

For specific information on the program’s admissions requirements reference the College Catalog. Visit 1-877-206-2106 for more information regarding our institutional and programmatic admissions requirements.

Associate Degree in Nursing, Albuquerque

Can be completed in a few as 23 months

See catalog for additional information.

None

Total Program Cost

(as of February 15th, 2025)

$67,554

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.

None

Total Program Cost

(as of February 15th, 2025)

$20,604

Practical Nursing Certificate, Albuquerque

Can be completed in a few as 12 months

See catalog for additional information.

None

Total Program Cost

(as of February 15th, 2025)

$36,750

For specific information on the program’s admissions requirements reference the College Catalog. Visit 1-877-206-2106 for more information regarding our institutional and programmatic admissions requirements.

Practical Nursing Certificate, Boise

Can be completed in a few as 12 months

See catalog for additional information.

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.

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

See catalog for additional information.

None

Total Program Cost

(as of August 23rd, 2025)

$33,774

For specific information on the program’s admissions requirements reference the College Catalog. Visit 1-877-206-2106 for more information regarding our institutional and programmatic admissions requirements.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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