BOMSaddleback College nursing
Mission Viejo, California · Public. RN diploma, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 98.78% · ACEN accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | Mission Viejo | 98.78% (2024/2025, 82 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 | 96 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Certificate of 2 to 4 years | 96 |
| 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 Accredited | Spring 2027 |
From Saddleback College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The Saddleback College Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) .”
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State board approval
“The Saddleback College Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) .”
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Simulation
“Skills lab and simulation training are conducted on campus in the Nursing Skills and Simulation Labs.”
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Clinical placements
“Each application period, we typically receive 50–130 applications and accept 15–45 students, based on clinical placement availability.”
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Admission
“Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended other than Saddleback College or Irvine Valley College (IVC) must be submitted to Saddleback College Admissions & Records before the Nursing Program application deadline.”
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