Registered Nursing Associate Degree Program (ADN)

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.

Degrees and Certificates

Find out More

  1. View an Allied Health & Nursing Information Session
  2. Meet with Health & STEM counselor to review Program Application requirements
  3. Complete necessary program application prerequisites
  4. Begin Registered Nursing Program Application  (Application opens in the spring of each year; workshops will be available)
  5. LVN-RN Advanced Placement 30 Unit Option - on a space available basis
  6. Email your questions to nursing@fresnocitycollege.edu or call the APA division office at 559.244.2604 

Courses and Information

Check our Catalog for recommended sequence of courses.   To see upcoming classes, visit the Schedule of Classes.

Challenge/Advanced Placement for Military Personnel

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.

Challenge/Advanced Placement for Military Personnel Policy

 The California Board of Registered Nursing has stated that as of February 2020, the status of the program is  “Continued Approval of Prelicensure Nursing Program for Fresno City College Associate Degree Nursing Program.” The 2022/2023 NCLEX pass rate of the program was 74.26%

Board of Registered Nursing - Continuing Approval

The registered nursing program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing which ensures compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. 

We are pleased to inform our community that the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) will be conducting an approval visit to our nursing program December 3 – 5, 2024. This visit is part of the BRN's ongoing efforts to ensure that nursing programs across the state meet the highest standards of education and training.

The continuing approval process is essential to maintaining the quality and integrity of our program, and we welcome this opportunity to showcase the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff, and students. We encourage all interested parties, including current and prospective students, alumni, healthcare partners, and community members, to be aware of this important event. Your support and engagement are crucial to the continued success of our program.

Thank you for your continued trust and confidence in our nursing education.

NCLEX pass rates

 Effective July 13, 2023, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.  This candidacy status expires on July 13, 2025.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404.975.5000

https://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp

 Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.