Career Networks Institute nursing

Santa Ana, California · Private for-profit. LPN/LVN, RN diploma, Associate's, Other nursing · first-time NCLEX 82.39% / 0% / 88% · CCNE accredited.

LPN/LVNRN diplomaAssociate'sOther nursingRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 82.39%RN, associate degree NCLEX 0%Practical nursing NCLEX 88%
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State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degree
Baccalaureate Degree Programs		Santa Ana82.39% (2024/2025, 176 first-time takers)
Board source
RN, associate degree
ADN		0% (2024/2025, 1 first-time takers)
Board source
Practical nursing
VN Approved Program		Santa AnaCurrent88% (2025, 16 first-time takers)
Board source

Nursing awards

2014: 2242015: 1862016: 2042017: 1442018: 1372019: 1062020: 1222021: 1502022: 2442023: 1502024: 27922420142792024
Nursing completions at Career Networks Institute by year, IPEDS. Up 25% from 2014 to 2024.
YearCompletions
2014224
2015186
2016204
2017144
2018137
2019106
2020122
2021150
2022244
2023150
2024279
Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Associate's degree101
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 51.3899Bachelor's degree101
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Certificate of 2 to 4 years57
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901Certificate of 1 to 2 years20

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CCNEBaccalaureateFall 2033

Faculty

5 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.

Source: school nursing faculty page

From Career Networks Institute’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“Adhering to CCNE standards, all faculty possess or are pursuing graduate degrees, with plans to launch an MSN program focused on healthcare leadership.”

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NCLEX

“Additionally, to graduate and be eligible to take the NCLEX exam, students must score 90% or higher on the ATI Exit Examination.”

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Simulation

“The Simulation Lab offers high-fidelity simulations with advanced simulators like the Laerdal Simman 3G and Gaumard Noelle Maternal and Neonatal Birthing Simulator, complete with audio and video recording for debriefing.”

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Clinical placements

“In clinical rotations, the ratio is significantly reduced, with groups typically comprising 8-10 students, and often as few as 6.”

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Admission

“Passing the TEAS VII exam, a national standardized test.”

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