Best Nursing Schools in California

October 27, 2011 Posted by admin

When considering nursing schools in California, it is wise to check the test score outcomes before wasting your time and money.  Below is a comparison chart furnished by the Board of Registered Nursing:

School

2006/2007

2007/2008

2008/2009

2009/2010

2010/2011

# Taken

%
Pass

# Taken

%
Pass

# Taken

%
Pass

# Taken

%
Pass

# Taken

%
Pass
Allan Hancock College 33 87.88% 34 82.35% 40 80% 35 80% 33 84.85%
American River College 122 81.15% 100 84% 118 91.53% 103 92.23% 95 90.53%
American University of Health Sciences N/A N/A N/A N/A 1 100% 22 90.91% 17 70.59%
Antelope Valley College 78 94.87% 156 82.69% 129 89.92% 129 94.57% 140 85.71%
Azusa Pacific University – BSN 79 88.61% 88 84.09% 134 87.31% 123 84.55% 179 83.24%
Azusa Pacific University – MSN 25 92% 20 80% 36 94.44% 39 79.49% 35 88.57%
Bakersfield College 97 93.81% 156 87.82% 151 80.13% 190 93.16% 126 88.10%
Biola University 42 95.24% 21 90.48% 39 87.18% 24 83.33% 36 88.89%
Butte College 66 78.79% 59 67.80% 72 79.17% 85 82.35% 111 82.88%
Cabrillo College 55 87.27% 61 93.44% 64 85.94% 57 85.96% 65 80.00%
California Baptist University – BSN N/A N/A N/A N/A 22 95.45% 48 91.67% 49 85.71%
California Baptist University – MSN N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 6 100% 16 93.75%
CSU Bakersfield – BSN 53 71.07% 53 71.70% 94 86.17% 67 92.54% 78 92.31%
CSU Bakersfield – MSN N/A N/A 3 100% N/A N/A 1 100% N/A N/A
CSU Channel Islands N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 17 94.12% 58 86.21%
CSU Chico 64 95.31% 76 82.89% 77 84.42% 87 87.36% 97 92.78%
CSU Dominguez Hills N/A N/A N/A N/A 24 79.17% 26 65.38% 46 78.26%
CSU East Bay 66 90.91% 83 89.16% 89 92.13% 109 96.33% 125 88.80%
CSU Fresno – BSN 124 83.06% 101 86.14% 114 91.23% 120 90.83% 151 90.07%
CSU Fresno – MSN N/A N/A 48 85.42% 1 0% 2 50% 18 77.78%
CSU Fullerton – BSN N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1 100% 19 84.21%
CSU Fullerton – MSN N/A N/A N/A N/A 57 89.47% 54 81.48% 27 92.59%
CSU Long Beach – BSN 155 84.52% 197 94.42% 209 93.78% 177 95.48% 191 97.38%
CSU Long Beach – MSN N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 8 100% 2 100%
CSU Los Angeles – BSN 80 92.5% 70 81.43% 103 93.2% 50 88% 86 93.35%
CSU Los Angeles – MSN 1 0% 37 91.89% 19 100% 18 94.44% 21 100.00%
CSU Northridge N/A N/A N/A N/A 16 100% 31 93.55% 37 91.89%
CSU Sacramento – BSN 99 94.95% 135 92.59% 202 95.54% 180 98.33% 143 97.20%
CSU Sacramento – MSN N/A N/A 50 90% N/A N/A 1 100% N/A N/A
CSU San Bernardino 102 77.45% 80 83.75% 165 83.03% 144 88.89% 109 83.49%
CSU San Marcos N/A N/A N/A N/A 43 95.35% 93 80.65% 130 90.00%
CSU Stanislaus 40 82.5% 38 92.11% 23 100% 48 95.83% 83 95.18%
Carrington College 7 85.71% 21 76.19% 46 84.78% 52 82.69% 61 81.97%
Cerritos College 96 85.42% 90 81.11% 81 96.3% 96 93.75% 97 94.85%
Chabot College 44 100% 34 97.06% 46 97.83% 40 95% 39 100.00%
Chaffey College 49 100% 44 95.45% 40 100% 52 96.15% 43 100.00%
Citrus College N/A N/A 2 100% 22 77.27% 1 100% 40 95.00%
City College of San Francisco 71 85.92% 108 84.26% 99 83.84% 103 89.32% 97 85.57%
College of Marin 36 80.56% 22 81.82% 44 95.45% 44 84.09% 56 89.29%
College of San Mateo 56 80.36% 41 80.49% 59 83.05% 55 70.91% 62 82.26%
College of the Canyons 89 80.9% 84 83.33% 138 88.41% 118 88.14% 123 82.93%
College of the Desert 114 84.21% 67 82.09% 104 85.58% 115 92.17% 88 85.23%
College of the Redwoods 69 89.86% 43 88.37% 69 81.16% 43 76.74% 44 88.64%
College of the Sequoias 77 74.03% 141 75.89% 173 91.33% 155 89.03% 142 90.14%
College of the Siskiyous N/A N/A 2 100% 22 95.45% 27 96.3% 22 77.27%
Concordia University Irvine N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 48 85.42% 53 92.45%
Contra Costa College 75 96% 81 91.36% 52 92.31% 51 96.08% 49 93.88%
Copper Mountain College 1 0% 33 75.76% 19 84.21% 29 75.86% 35 80.00%
Cuesta College 64 96.88% 46 95.65% 55 90.91% 51 92.16% 45 93.33%
Cypress College 92 98.91% 79 97.47% 100 94% 83 95.18% 73 94.52%
De Anza College 82 80.49% 73 73.97% 78 87.18% 85 85.88% 75 76.00%
Dominican University of California 59 89.83% 74 81.08% 80 81.25% 71 83.1% 92 76.09%
East Los Angeles College 111 75.68% 90 64.44% 107 74.77% 120 61.67% 84 69.05%
El Camino College 115 81.74% 95 85.26% 103 91.26% 113 92.04% 69 94.20%
El Camino College – Compton Education Center 34 85.29% 17 88.24% 65 66.15% 57 71.93% 44 81.82%
Everest College N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 64 68.75%
Evergreen Valley College 54 92.59% 68 88.24% 47 89.36% 65 86.15% 69 79.71%
Fresno City College 235 85.11% 303 79.87% 268 76.49% 308 77.92% 323 81.11%
Gavilan College 28 96.43% 12 83.33% 19 84.21% 23 91.3% 17 100.00%
Glendale Community College 94 87.23% 90 95.56% 94 88.3% 115 93.04% 98 91.84%
Golden West College 103 90.29% 123 93.50% 172 87.79% 143 91.61% 113 88.50%
Grossmont College 136 91.91% 145 79.31% 102 84.31% 141 89.36% 103 92.23%
Hartnell College N/A N/A 18 94.44% 32 84.38% 37 91.89% 52 94.23%
Holy Names University N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Humboldt State University 55 92.73% 46 82.61% 46 91.3% 50 82% 58 91.38%
Imperial Valley College 60 78.33% 56 66.07% 75 61.33% 76 88.16% 66 80.30%
Kaplan College 99 81.82% 110 73.64% 130 82.31% 183 93.99% 140 77.86%
Loma Linda University – ADN 138 84.06% 104 93.27% 121 91.74% 113 92.92% 119 93.28%
Loma Linda University – BSN 21 85.71% 11 72.73% 12 83.33% 7 85.71% 10 80.00%
Long Beach City College 106 88.68% 91 92.31% 135 97.04% 110 98.18% 127 92.91%
LA City College 57 91.23% 33 66.67% 65 86.15% 39 89.74% 44 95.45%
LA County College of Nursing & Allied 89 94.38% 135 91.11% 120 95.83% 129 97.67% 95 95.79%
LA Harbor College 97 94.85% 95 93.68% 97 95.88% 105 95.24% 104 98.08%
LA Pierce College 68 73.53% 69 82.61% 48 85.42% 48 97.92% 54 83.33%
LA Southwest College 30 73.33% 35 85.71% 49 79.59% 40 82.5% 42 83.33%
LA Trade-Tech College 48 62.5% 49 61.22% 32 62.5% 65 75.38% 30 90.00%
LA Valley College 75 84% 73 87.67% 71 90.14% 109 88.07% 86 91.86%
Los Medanos College 34 85.29% 46 82.61% 45 91.11% 59 91.53% 46 89.13%
Mendocino College 18 83.33% 19 89.47% 37 94.59% 15 93.33% 28 96.43%
Merced College 39 92.31% 35 68.57% 42 78.57% 50 80% 49 85.71%
Merritt College 35 85.71% 43 95.35% 24 95.83% 68 97.06% 18 100.00%
Mira Costa College N/A N/A 7 100% 26 100% 21 90.48% 29 96.55%
Mission College N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 28 82.14% 38 81.58%
Modesto Junior College 160 93.13% 144 93.06% 125 93.6% 123 86.18% 145 84.83%
Monterey Peninsula College 48 97.92% 44 88.64% 44 86.36% 52 100% 53 96.23%
Moorpark College 90 95.56% 70 91.43% 76 89.47% 94 88.3% 62 90.32%
Mount St. Mary’s College – ADN 95 66.32% 115 80% 107 82.24% 94 89.36% 85 78.82%
Mount St. Mary’s College – BSN 122 89.34% 137 76.64% 164 84.76% 137 86.13% 162 76.54%
Mt. San Antonio College 102 95.1% 127 95.28% 239 89.54% 169 94.08% 158 91.14%
Mt. San Jacinto College 61 91.8% 74 85.14% 70 88.57% 75 96% 79 84.81%
Napa Valley College 84 80.95% 81 75.31% 75 78.67% 69 84.06% 91 90.11%
National University – ADN 42 80.95% 59 76.27% 45 68.89% 10 90% 3 100.00%
National University – BSN 41 78.05% 82 79.27% 69 79.71% 148 77.7% 188 75.53%
Ohlone College 57 92.98% 50 90% 46 95.65% 48 95.83% 59 96.61%
Pacific Union College 126 80.95% 69 71.01% 111 81.08% 83 91.57% 91 87.91%
Palomar College 67 98.51% 41 97.56% 71 97.18% 55 87.27% 45 95.56%
Pasadena City College 101 94.06% 113 93.81% 110 90% 121 86.78% 110 95.45%
Point Loma Nazarene College 48 91.67% 58 91.38% 41 100% 47 93.62% 42 97.62%
Porterville College N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Reedley College at Madera Community College Center N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rio Hondo College 83 85.54% 88 78.41% 99 92.93% 116 91.38% 97 92.78%
Riverside City College 131 95.42% 176 88.64% 206 89.81% 178 92.7% 195 91.79%
Sacramento City College 144 99.31% 143 96.50% 160 92.5% 85 92.94% 153 98.04%
Saddleback College 105 99.05% 125 94.40% 113 95.58% 107 99.07% 105 94.29%
Samuel Merritt University – BSN 178 92.13% 258 92.25% 290 87.93% 421 87.41% 346 87.86%
Samuel Merritt University – MSN 53 100% 97 95.88% 85 88.24% 94 92.55% 81 95.06%
San Bernardino Valley College 78 85.9% 76 89.47% 90 82.22% 101 82.18% 77 83.12%
San Diego City College 62 88.71% 74 93.24% 75 88% 56 89.29% 60 90.00%
San Diego State University 169 97.04% 177 92.09% 156 92.31% 222 92.34% 265 92.83%
San Francisco State University – BSN 98 88.78% 126 81.75% 114 85.09% 104 90.38% 123 78.86%
San Francisco State University – MSN 40 82.5% 51 86.27% 52 82.69% 43 93.02% 2 100.00%
San Joaquin Delta College 139 79.14% 132 71.97% 179 85.47% 153 88.89% 147 90.84%
San Joaquin Valley College N/A N/A 20 85% 12 91.67% 41 78.05% 76 53.95%
Santa Ana College 104 93.27% 104 86.54% 131 85.5% 111 95.5% 134 88.06%
Santa Barbara City College 41 90.24% 35 88.57% 47 93.62% 69 88.41% 52 86.54%
Santa Monica College 57 92.98% 74 81.08% 56 94.64% 78 97.44% 72 94.44%
Santa Rosa Junior College 68 97.06% 76 93.42% 125 94.4% 123 91.87% 95 92.63%
Shasta College 86 90.7% 92 91.30% 62 91.94% 49 83.67% 65 90.77%
Shepherd University N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1 100.00%
Sierra College 23 100% 54 98.15% 70 92.86% 50 94% 49 95.92%
Simpson University N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Solano Community College 31 70.97% 28 82.14% 79 77.22% 56 85.71% 46 89.13%
Sonoma State University – BSN 46 95.65% 38 84.21% 32 96.88% 27 92.59% 34 94.12%
Sonoma State University – MSN N/A N/A 12 100% N/A N/A 17 100% N/A N/A
Southwestern College 50 82% 54 83.33% 70 91.43% 68 73.53% 73 72.60%
The Valley Foundation School of Nursing at San Jose State University 161 82.61% 164 75.61% 176 77.84% 147 87.07% 147 91.84%
United States University N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 8 62.5% 28 71.43%
Unitek College N/A N/A 36 69.44% 55 83.64% 83 65.06% 82 75.61%
UC Irvine N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 37 83.78% 41 87.80%
UC Los Angeles – BSN N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 49 89.80%
UC Los Angeles – MSN N/A N/A N/A N/A 51 90.2% 54 92.59% 61 90.16%
UC San Francisco 68 98.53% 66 93.94% 73 93.15% 77 93.51% 84 91.67%
University of Phoenix at Modesto N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 5 100% 41 73.17%
University of San Diego/Hahn 39 94.87% 15 93.33% 26 92.31% 41 100% 54 88.89%
University of San Francisco – BSN 127 96.85% 137 87.59% 132 90.91% 128 91.41% 156 87.82%
University of San Francisco – MSN 47 100% 46 95.65% 82 98.78% 55 90.91% 55 81.82%
Ventura College 75 93.33% 112 89.29% 92 92.39% 108 92.59% 82 96.34%
Victor Valley College 41 87.8% 69 95.65% 95 88.42% 107 92.52% 108 89.81%
West Coast University – Inland Empire – ADN N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 29 72.41% 108 84.26%
West Coast University – Inland Empire – BSN N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
West Coast University – Los Angeles – ADN 99 82.83% 243 86.83% 282 86.88% 292 87.33% 228 83.33%
West Coast University – Los Angeles – BSN N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
West Coast University – Orange County – ADN N/A N/A N/A N/A 46 93.48% 287 85.71% 155 75.48%
West Coast University – Orange County – BSN N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Western University of Health Sciences 37 72.97% 41 92.68% 46 86.96% 46 84.78% 55 87.27%
West Hills College Lemoore N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2 100% 49 87.76%
Yuba College 35 91.43% 37 89.19% 50 86% 40 92.5% 68 97.06%

 

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CULA Best Nursing Schools in California

October 25, 2011 Posted by admin

Nursing Schools in California

There are currently 40 nursing schools in California that are accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACA).   Prior to applying for a PhD in Nursing, going either the traditional route or by distance education (online PhD nursing programs), you can earn your prerequisite degree in any number of nursing schools in California.  Our spotlight this week is the California University Los Angeles (CULA) School of Nursing, which currently offers an undergraduate degree (BSN) Bachelor of Science in nursing, a Master of Science in nursing for students with or without an RN license.  CULA has actually partnered with the University of Michigan in creating the Bridges to Doctoral Program, a cooperative between both schools.  The Bridges to the PhD in nursing program applicants must meet the following eligibility profile:

  • Currently enrolled in the first year of a CSULA MSW or MSN program
  •  US citizenship or permanent resident status
  • Interest in a career in conducting research on health disparities in Social Work or Nursing
  • Membership in an underrepresented group,  e.g. African America, Hispanic, Asian/ Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders and American Indians
  • Or Economically Disadvantaged students who have experienced financial hardship as a result of family economic circumstances or demonstrated financial need (based on completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA) OR having a disability.
  • Minimum Undergraduate GPA of 3.2

Alternatively, if you are not ready or qualify for the Bridges program, the M.S. nursing program at CULA is tailed for students who hold a RN (registered nurse) license and the MSN is for students who do not.  The MSN is specifically for students who already hold a BS degree in another discipline and are not licensed RNs.  CULA has a small school of nursing, with roughly only 400 undergraduate students and 200 graduate level students.  It is recognized by the California Board of Nursing and is accredited through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

The following are graduate programs currently offered at the CULA School of Nursing:

  • Nursing Education
  • Nursing Administration
  • Psychological/Mental Health CNS
  • School Health insurance

CULA offers four graduate nursing specialties including:

  • Primary and acute adult
  • Primary child
  • Family care
  • Psychological/mental health

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Online DNP Programs

October 19, 2011 Posted by admin

Online DNP Programs
Highly trained nurses are always in demand in the healthcare industry, and now online DNP programsallow busy RNs to earn an advanced degree from home. Earning a graduate degree in the nursing field will provide you with many new job opportunities at a high salary grade. Individuals who work in this field carry many responsibilities and are essential members of healthcare teams at hospital, medical facilities, and private offices.Becoming a doctor of nursing practice requires high-level study. Many programs will require that you complete a short residency or internship to hone your skills. Unlike the PhD in nursing, this degree is focused on caring for patients. Many individuals who complete this degree will work supervising teams of nurses. They strive to assess and improve care-giving services in medical facilities. As such, the training to earn this degree combines clinical research, advanced practice, and leadership skills training.

For nurses who work full-time and find attending on-campus classes difficult, online nursing programs are a great way to earn a degree. These programs use a combination of lecture format and student participation in online bulletin and discussion boards. Some online programs also utilize a live chat feature or online ‘live’ class sessions to bring students and their professors together throughout the semester. Online programs allow students to work on their assignments at whatever time of day is convenient, with professors setting deadlines for the due dates of assignments and projects.

Almost all DNP programs feature a combination of intense, science-based courses and professional residencies or internships. The purpose of the residency/internship is both to allow nurses hands-on training in their new profession and to provide opportunities for their mentors to rate their leadership skills. This portion of the degree program also provides the chance for student to assess nursing systems in a real world work environment. Some colleges run medical facilities where students can complete their clinical practice, while other students will identify opportunities at facilities that are not directly affiliated with specific schools.

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PhD Nursing Schools in California

October 14, 2011 Posted by admin

A PhD in Nursing is a worthy investment as the competition for nurses’ employment has increased more today than in any other decade in the medical and healthcare industry. There are a number of good nursing schools in California where you can earn a graduate degree in nursing.  The nursing profession is also tough on the job searching market, because being a nurse is a serious commitment. Public and private employers in the medical and healthcare industry only accept competitive and devoted nurses in their respective rosters. What will put a registered nurse back on track and in demand when out job hunting?  Obtaining a PhD in Nursing puts you on edge from all the other Nursing applicants out there.

In the United States alone, nursing schools in California is only second to the largest in New York. However, there are only nine out of forty colleges in California which offer Doctorate in Nursing Practice or DNP programs. DNP programs consist of courses which are directly associated with the field of nursing and contribute to the advancement of the professional nurse holistically.

The DNP program also trains healthcare providers with advanced methods including treatment and diagnosis in approaches similar to a doctor. Those who have completed the program nurture a sense of leadership to other nurses when on the field.

Top requirements for a PhD in Nursing program include a working experience as a nurse in a hospital or any other healthcare setting. Applicants need to have finished a four year degree. All applicants will be required to submit their official records at the time of enrolment and may be generally required to have a master’s degree.

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