San Diego City College Nursing Program ranks fifth in the state for best nursing school in California, according to RegisteredNursing.org.
Nursing programs were assessed on several factors which represent how well a program supports students towards licensure and beyond. RegisterNursing.organalyzed past and present first-time National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX RN) pass rates, weighted by year.
“This is an amazing honor for our nursing program to be ranked fifth with RegisteredNursing.org,” said Dr. Dometrives Armstrong, associate dean of the Nursing Education program. “This is a testament to all the hard work and dedication of our nursing faculty and classified professionals. They do so much to support our students and to ensure they are competent and safe when serving our community.”
For academic years 2019-20 and 2020-21, with both years having a cohort of 52 nursing students, the NCLEX RN pass rate was 100%.
From RegisteredNuring.org: Selecting the best nursing school in California can be difficult. To make the process easier first look for a school that supports students towards licensure and beyond. A great way to measure this is through NCLEX RN pass rates. We have ranked the top 20 nursing schools in California by analyzing current and historical NCLEX RN pass rates, meaning the percentage of graduates who pass the exam, out of the 131 RN programs in the state. Programs reviewed include schools that offer an Associate in Nursing (ADN/ASN), BSN, or Direct-Entry MSN Degree.
To learn more about the methodology used for ranking, visit https://www.registerednursing.org/rn-ranking-methodology/.
To learn more about the Nursing Education program at San Diego City College, visit https://www.sdcity.edu/academics/schools-programs/math-sci-nurse/nursing/index.aspx.
Photo caption: Nursing students at the 2021 Nursing Program Drive-Thru Pinning Ceremony at San Diego City College.
Nursing b-roll/video:
- Video 1: https://youtu.be/rNUKSDUCI1I (nursing students)
- Video 2: https://youtu.be/KPhXZzpD1xI (nursing student)
- Video 3: https://youtu.be/riHkrGHgwRA (general campus shot)
- Video 4: https://youtu.be/G__z2AR875E (general campus shot)
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Established in 1914, San Diego City College serves as the educational cornerstone of downtown San Diego. A 60-acre urban campus, City College serves more than 13,000 students a semester, offering 200 majors and degrees and 1,800 classes. City College is part of the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD), one of the largest of California’s 73 community college districts, which also includes Mesa College, Miramar College, and the College of Continuing Education. For more information, visit www.sdcity.edu.
Contact: Cesar Gumapas, Information Officer at [email protected].