BOMHigh Desert Medical College nursing
Lancaster, California · Private for-profit. LPN/LVN · first-time NCLEX 85%.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree Associate Degree Programs | Lancaster | Board source |
| Practical nursing | 54% (2025, 26 first-time takers) Board source | |
| Practical nursing | 85% (2025, 40 first-time takers) Board source | |
| Practical nursing | 94% (2025, 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 205 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 97 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Associate's degree | 7 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 3 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
From High Desert Medical College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
““The Legacy Education, High Desert Medical College Associate Degree in Nursing Program (system) holds pre-accreditation status from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation, located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20037.”
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State board approval
“The program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.”
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Clinical placements
“Clinical rotations allow you to apply your classroom knowledge, develop patient care skills, and prepare for real-world nursing environments.”
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Admission
“The generic option is a six-semester program for the applicant who has not completed prerequisite course work.”
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