Central New Mexico Community College nursing
Albuquerque, New Mexico · Public. Associate's · NCLEX 85.51% / 80% · ACEN accredited.
Associate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 85.51%Practical nursing NCLEX 80%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | Albuquerque | Full Approval | 85.51% (2025, 138 takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing | Albuquerque | Full Approval | 80% (2025, 5 takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 241 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 141 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | 23 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Central New Mexico Community College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The Associate Degree nursing program at Central New Mexico Community College at the Main campus located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and the Rio Rancho campuses located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).”
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State board approval
“The New Mexico Board of Nursing has granted full approval for the Central New Mexico Community College Practical Nursing Education program in accordance with Subsection B of 16.12.3.8 NMAC.”
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Clinical placements
“Format: Online theory, an on-site skills weekend, and a supervised clinical rotation in a hospital near you.”
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