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North-West College-Long Beach nursing
Long Beach, California · Private for-profit. LPN/LVN · first-time NCLEX 79%.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing VN Approved Program | Long Beach | Current; continues approval, ongoing admissions | 79% (2025, 53 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 31 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2021 | 46 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2023 | 48 |
| 2024 | 59 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 59 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
From North-West College-Long Beach’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.”
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State board approval
“The State of California requires an applicant for a Registered Nurse professional licensure to complete a nursing program that consists of 58-semester credit program offered at an institution approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).”
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Simulation
“Students gain a strong foundation in science, patient care, and clinical decision-making through a mix of classroom learning, simulation labs, and supervised clinical rotations in hospitals and community health settings.”
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Clinical placements
“Students gain a strong foundation in science, patient care, and clinical decision-making through a mix of classroom learning, simulation labs, and supervised clinical rotations in hospitals and community health settings.”
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