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Mendocino College nursing
Ukiah, California · Public. Associate's · first-time NCLEX 100% · ACEN accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree Associate Degree Programs | Ukiah | 100% (2024/2025, 27 first-time takers) Board source | |
| Practical nursing VN Approved Program | Ukiah | Current | Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 24 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Candidate |
From Mendocino College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Effective March 31, 2026, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.”
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State board approval
“The most recent Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) continuing approval visit occurred in 2024.”
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Clinical placements
“The clinical affiliation agreements between the Mendocino College Registered Nursing Program and clinical agencies require that background checks be conducted and urine drug screens completed for all students prior to placement in a clinical environment.”
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Admission
“Effective September 1, 2025, all applicants to the RN and LVN-to-RN programs will be required to submit a copy of the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Version 7 with a total score of 62% or greater with their application.”
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