Palomar College nursing
San Marcos, California · Public. Associate's · first-time NCLEX 93.65% · ACEN accredited.
Associate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 93.65%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree Associate Degree Programs | San Marcos | 93.65% (2024/2025, 63 first-time takers) Board source |
The California board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2016 | 65 |
| 2017 | 64 |
| 2018 | 68 |
| 2019 | 67 |
| 2020 | 43 |
| 2021 | 76 |
| 2022 | 73 |
| 2023 | 62 |
| 2024 | 68 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 68 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Accredited | Fall 2031 |
Faculty
32 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Deborah ChowDNP, FNP, RN
- Julie Van HoutenMSN, CCRN, RN
- Maryellen RossMSN, RN
- Linda PhelpsDNP, RN
- Amber DensonMSN, RN, CNE
- Camille ChaeMSN, RN
- Eileen VidoMSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM
- Karen McDanielDNP, GCNS-BC, PHN
- Kathleen DiamondMSN, RNC-NIC
- Andre AllenLCDR USN (r), MSN, RN
- Ashley BranstineBSN, RN
- Ashley TrueBSN, RN
- Bernadette SalustianoBSN, RN
- Caroline McilvaineMSN, RN
- Carolyn Scharf-SwallerMSN, RN, C-EFM
- David Booker IIBSN, RN
- David ToledoMSN, RN
- Emily EllsworthRN
- Gina ClarkBSN, RN
- Janet RosalesMSN, RN
- Loren PopeMSN, RN
- Marit VillasisM. Ed, BSN, CLE, CLC, RN
- Nathan NguyenMSN, RN
- Nicole McCombBSN, RN
- Narissa VilayRN
- Paul RodriguezBSN, RN
- Rebecca PlumleeMSN, RN, PHN, CCRN
- Sara MowryBSN, RN-BC
- Sharon RennickBSN, RN
- Teresa VergaraMSN, RN
- William SamsonMSN, RN
- Yeraldine RodriguezMSN, RN
Source: school nursing faculty page
From Palomar College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Palomar College’s Registered Nursing (RN) Program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).”
palomar.edu
State board approval
“Palomar College’s Registered Nursing (RN) Program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).”
palomar.edu