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California Nurses Educational Institute nursing
Rancho Mirage, California · Private for-profit. LPN/LVN · first-time NCLEX 85%.
LPN/LVNPractical nursing NCLEX 85%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree Associate Degree Programs | Rancho Mirage | Board source | |
| Practical nursing VN Approved Program | Rancho Mirage | Current; continued approval, ongoing admissions | 85% (2025, 94 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2015 | 45 |
| 2016 | 55 |
| 2017 | 62 |
| 2018 | 71 |
| 2019 | 71 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2022 | 63 |
| 2023 | 87 |
| 2024 | 85 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 2 to 4 years | 85 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 45 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
From California Nurses Educational Institute’s nursing pages
State board approval
“CNEI is fully accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE), approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE), the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT).”
cnei.edu
Clinical placements
“During this time, students take a series of structured lectures, lab sessions, and clinical rotations that get them ready for the licensing exam and a job as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).”
cnei.edu
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