BOMBakersfield College nursing
Bakersfield, California · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 94.01% / 96% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 94.01%Practical nursing NCLEX 96%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree Associate Degree Programs | Bakersfield | 94.01% (2024/2025, 167 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing | 96% (2025, 51 first-time takers) Board source |
The California board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 192 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 25 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Accredited | Spring 2029 |
From Bakersfield College’s nursing pages
Admission
“TEAS exam should they be offered a seat in the program.”
bakersfieldcollege.edu