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RN Programs in California

RN Programs in California

RN programs in California are available on the internet and in classrooms, giving prospective students the chance to learn as they want. For anyone who lives in the state of California and needs a career that will provide them with job opportunities well into the future, registered nursing may be a perfect fit for them. There are many programs to choose from in the state, and they vary in length and cost. No matter what your means or goals may be, there should be an option out there for you to choose from.

On average, a registered nurse in the US will make $58,000 a year, but that number could greatly increase based on the area a nurse works in, the doctor he or she works with, the amount of time he or she works in one location, etc.

Becoming an RN by Examination in California

In order to become an RN by examination in California, an individual must:

  • Pay the required fees
  • Submit:
    • An Application for Licensure by Examination
    • Completed fingerprint cards
    • A recent 2' by 2' passport photo
    • A completed Request for Accommodation of Disabilities form (if necessary)
    • Completed request for transcript forms and nursing school transcripts sent directly from the school that individual graduated

Becoming an RN by Endorsement in California

In order to become an RN by endorsement in California, an individual must:

  • Pay the required fees
  • Submit:
    • An Application for Licensure by Endorsement including a US social security number
    • Completed fingerprint cards
    • A recent 2' by 2' passport photo
    • Completed request for transcript forms and nursing school transcripts sent directly from the school that individual graduated
  • Be licensed as an RN in another US state

    • Additional Resources

The Best RN Schools in California

By offering the most complete directory of nursing schools, NurseGroups.com helps California residents find the best local RN programs, as well as the best online RN schools whose accreditation is accepted by the California Board of Nursing.

Why Online RN Classes?

Being a registered nurse is a great career. But many working adults who want to become an registered nurse have an extremely busy schedule - balancing a full-time job, family commitments and other personal responsibilities. The traditional classroom setting offered by most local nursing schools doesn't offer the same flexibility as taking their RN classes online.

Online nursing programs allow each student to fit their education into his or her already busy schedule. Online students can participate in discussion forums and take exams when it's convenient for them. RN nursing students can access their virtual classroom 24 hours per day / seven days per week.

Also, taking RN courses online saves students even more time, as online students don't need to commute to school. Online schools enable busy people to get an RN degree, without interfering with their current professional and personal life.

California RN Resources

On-Campus & Online RN Schools

107 RN Schools in California

Pacific Union College

Cabrillo College

Humboldt State University

Azusa Pacific University

Bakersfield College

California State University at Bakersfield

California State University at Chico

Southwestern College

Compton Community College

  • 1111 East Artesia Boulevard Compton, CA 90221
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, RN
    (310) 900-1600

De Anza Community College

Cypress College

Grossmont College

  • 8800 Grossmont College Drive El Cajon, CA 92020
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (619) 644-7000

College of the Redwoods

Solano Community College

  • 4000 Suisun Valley Rd Fairfield, CA 94534
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (707) 864-7000

Ohlone College

  • 43600 Mission Boulevard Fremont, CA
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (510) 659-6000

California State University

Fresno City College

Gavilan College

  • 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd. Gilroy, CA 95020
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, RN
    (408) 848-4800

Glendale Community College

  • 1500 North Verdugo Road Glendale, CA 91208
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (818) 240-1000

California State University – East Bay

Chabot College

Golden West College

Imperial Valley College

University of California – Irvine

  • Campus Dr. and West Peltason Dr. Irvine, CA 92697
    Programs: BSN, MSN, RN
    (949) 824-5011

Copper Mountain College

College of Marin

  • 835 College Avenue Kentfield, CA 94904
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (415) 457-8811

Biola University

Antelope Valley Medical College

  • 44201 10th St West Lancaster, CA 93534
    Programs: ADN, LVN, RN
    (661) 726-1911

Loma Linda University

California State University at Long Beach

Long Beach City College

California State University

Los Angeles City College

Los Angeles County College of Nursing & Allied Health

  • 1237 North Mission Road Los Angeles, CA 90033
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (323) 226-4911

Los Angeles Southwest College

  • 1600 West Imperial Highway Los Angeles, CA 90047
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (323) 241-5321

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Mount St Mary’s College

University of California, Los Angeles

Yuba Community College

Mt San Jacinto College

  • 28237 La Piedra Rd Menifee, CA 92584
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, RN
    (951) 672-6752

Merced Community College

Saddleback College

Modesto Junior College

Monterey Peninsula College

  • 980 Fremont St Monterey, CA 93940
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (831) 646-4000

East Los Angeles College

  • 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez Monterey Park, CA 91754
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (323) 265-8650

Moorpark College

Napa Valley College

West Coast University

Cerritos College

  • 11110 Alondra Blvd. Norwalk, CA 90650
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (562) 860-2451

Merritt College

Samuel Merritt College

Butte Community College

College of the Desert

Pasadena City College

Los Medanos College

  • 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg, CA 94565
    Programs: ADN, LVN, RN
    (925) 439-2181

Western University of Health Sciences

Chaffey College

Shasta College

  • 11555 Old Oregon Trail Redding, CA 96049
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LVN, RN
    (530) 242-7500

California Baptist University

Riverside Community College

Sierra Community College

Sonoma State University

American River College

California State University at Sacramento

Sacramento City College

  • 3835 Freeport Boulevard Sacramento, CA 95822
    Programs: ADN, LVN, RN
    (916) 558-2111

Western Career College

University of Phoenix – Modesto

Hartnell College

  • 411 Central Avenue Salinas, CA 93901
    Programs: ADN, LVN, RN
    (831) 755-6700

California State University

San Bernardino Valley College

  • 701 South Mount Vernon Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92410
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (909) 384-4400

Kaplan College

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego City College

San Diego State University

University of San Diego

City College of San Francisco

San Francisco State University

University of California – San Francisco

University of San Francisco

Evergreen Valley College

  • 3095 Yerba Buena Road San Jose, CA 95135
    Programs: ADN, CNA, RN
    (408) 274-7900

San Jose State University

Cuesta College

California State University at San Marcos

Palomar College

  • 1140 West Mission Road San Marcos, CA 92069
    Programs: ADN, RN
    1(760)744-1150

College of San Mateo

  • 1700 W. Hillsdale Boulevard San Mateo, CA 94402
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (650) 574-6161

Contra Costa College

  • 2600 Mission Bell Drive San Pablo, CA 94806
    Programs: ADN, CNA, RN
    (510) 235-7800

Dominican University of California

Santa Ana College

  • 1530 W 17th St. Santa Ana, CA 92706
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (714) 564-6000

Santa Barbara City College

College of the Canyons

Allan Hancock College

Santa Monica College

  • 1900 Pico Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90405
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (310) 434-4000

Santa Rosa Junior College

American University of Health Sciences

  • 1600 East Hill Street, Building #1 Signal Hill, CA 90755
    Programs: BSN, RN
    (562) 988-2278

San Joaquin Delta College

El Camino College

California State University

Mendocino College

Los Angeles Valley College

  • 5800 Fulton Avenue Valley Glen, CA 91401
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (818) 947-2600

Ventura College

Victor Valley College

College of the Sequoias

  • 915 S. Mooney Blvd. Visalia, CA 93277
    Programs: ADN, CNA, RN
    (559) 730-3700

San Joaquin Valley College

Mt. San Antonio College

Rio Hondo College

Los Angeles Harbor College

Los Angeles Pierce College

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