Fresno City College has the largest community college Associate Degree Nursing Program in California and the second largest program in the USA. It is designed to educate students at the basic technical level of nursing practice, obtain an Associate of Science degree, be eligible to take the NCLEX (National Nursing Licensing Examination) and work in a structured health care setting.
Check our Catalog for recommended sequence of courses. To see upcoming classes, visit the Schedule of Classes.
Recommended Schedule for RN Program (excel)
Individuals who have held Military Health Care Occupations may achieve advanced placement into the second semester of the Registered Nursing Program with documentation of education and experience qualifying them for the specific Military Health Care Occupation and upon successful completion of the challenge exam, dosage calculation exam and skills competency evaluation.
The registered nursing program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing which ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
