Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

The Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program at Bakersfield College is a 2-to-4-year certificate offered by this public institution in Bakersfield, CA. Under CIP code 51.3801 in the health professions field, the program prepares students for professional nursing practice through coursework and clinical training in areas such as medical-surgical nursing, maternal-child health, mental health, and community health. Graduates are eligible to apply for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination.

Bakersfield College offers this nursing certificate alongside a range of technical programs including Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician (certificate, 2-to-4-year), Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, and Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician. Students interested in health careers may also consider the college's Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training certificate as a related pathway.