Career Networks Institute nursing

Santa Ana, California · Private for-profit. LPN/LVN, RN diploma, Associate's, Other nursing · first-time NCLEX 82.39% / 0% / 88% · CCNE accredited.

LPN/LVNRN diplomaAssociate'sOther nursingRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 82.39%RN, associate degree NCLEX 0%Practical nursing NCLEX 88%

State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, bachelor’s degreeSanta Ana82.39% (2024/2025, 176 first-time takers)
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RN, associate degree0% (2024/2025, 1 first-time takers)
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Practical nursing88% (2025, 16 first-time takers)
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The California board’s table lists these programs without printing an approval status.

Nursing awards

Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Associate's degree101
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 51.3899Bachelor's degree101
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Certificate of 2 to 4 years57
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901Certificate of 1 to 2 years20

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CCNEBaccalaureateFall 2033

From Career Networks Institute’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“Adhering to CCNE standards, all faculty possess or are pursuing graduate degrees, with plans to launch an MSN program focused on healthcare leadership.”

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NCLEX

“Additionally, to graduate and be eligible to take the NCLEX exam, students must score 90% or higher on the ATI Exit Examination.”

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Simulation

“The Simulation Lab offers high-fidelity simulations with advanced simulators like the Laerdal Simman 3G and Gaumard Noelle Maternal and Neonatal Birthing Simulator, complete with audio and video recording for debriefing.”

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Clinical placements

“In clinical rotations, the ratio is significantly reduced, with groups typically comprising 8-10 students, and often as few as 6.”

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Admission

“Passing the TEAS VII exam, a national standardized test.”

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