BOMCollege of the Desert nursing
Palm Desert, California · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 89.11% / 92% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 89.11%Practical nursing NCLEX 92%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | Palm Desert | 89.11% (2024/2025, 101 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing | 92% (2025, 25 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 | 97 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 16 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Associate's degree | 11 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Accredited | Spring 2028 |
From College of the Desert’s nursing pages
Clinical placements
“All nursing and allied health students participating in a clinical rotation are required”
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