Hartnell College nursing
Salinas, California · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 95% / 88% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 95%Practical nursing NCLEX 88%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | Salinas | 95% (2024/2025, 40 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing | 88% (2025, 26 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 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 46 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Associate's degree | 23 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 2 to 4 years | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Hartnell College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing”
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NCLEX
“For first-time NCLEX test-takers, the pass rate will be at or above 88% or above the”
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Admission
“Skip this step if you completed all prerequisite courses at the following schools listed”
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