BOMMerced College nursing
Merced, California · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 97.87% / 92% · ACEN accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree Associate Degree Programs | Merced | 97.87% (2024/2025, 47 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing | 92% (2025, 38 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 144 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 49 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Associate's degree | 2 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Candidate |
From Merced College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“ACEN Candidacy Effective October 21, 2025, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.”
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Simulation
“The Registered Nursing Program has state of-the-art equipment and software that assist students with learning current procedures, including 3 high-fidelity manikins for Simulation.”
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Clinical placements
“Merced College follows the requirements put in place by our clinical partners.”
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Admission
“The Registered Nursing Program requires two academic years beyond the completion of the prerequisite courses and non-Nursing breadth requirements.”
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