BOMGolden West College nursing
Huntington Beach, California · Public. Associate's · first-time NCLEX 94.79% · ACEN accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | Huntington Beach | 94.79% (2024/2025, 96 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 | 99 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Accredited | Spring 2030 |
From Golden West College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“(3) Per ACEN reporting Guidelines (Fall 2023 – Spring 2024)”
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State board approval
“GWC School of Nursing is currently approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) https://rn.ca.gov/”
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NCLEX
“National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rate (2025-2026) for first time test takers: 92.7 % (1)”
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Simulation
“The GWC Simulation Lab covers the disciplines of Health and Illness, Environment, and Nursing with high-fidelity scenarios and high-fidelity mannequins.”
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Clinical placements
“A Social Security number/ITIN is required for clinical placement and for the State Licensing Exam with the CA Board of Registered Nursing.”
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Admission
“Prerequisite Courses to be completed prior to Nursing Admission Application:”
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