North-West College-San Diego nursing

San Diego, California · Private for-profit. LPN/LVN, Associate's, Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 85%.

LPN/LVNAssociate'sBachelor'sPractical nursing NCLEX 85%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
Practical nursing
VN Approved Program
San DiegoCurrent85% (2025, 65 first-time takers)
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Nursing awards

2014: 02015: 02016: 02017: 02018: 02019: 2642020: 1492021: 182022: 552023: 882024: 137020141372024
Nursing completions at North-West College-San Diego by year, IPEDS.
YearCompletions
20140
20150
20160
20170
20180
2019264
2020149
202118
202255
202388
2024137
Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Associate's degree99
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901Certificate of 1 to 2 years32
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree6

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

From North-West College-San Diego’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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