RN Programs in California
The nursing shortage in California mirrors the national shortage. According to a May, 2009 study released by the California Institute for Nursing and Health Care, California is projected to have a shortfall of 108,000 nurses by 2020. Nationwide, the U.S. Bureau of Labor predicts more than 1 million new and replacement workers will likely be needed by 2012 in the nursing field alone, and as many as 5.3 million health care worker vacancies could exist by then. "As the surge of baby boomers hits age 65 next year, the need for nurses will accelerate and generate more jobs, both inside and outside of the hospital setting", according to Deloras Jones, RN, director of the Oakland-based California Institute for Nursing & Health Care. "The demand for high-quality care will continue to grow, and nurses with master's degrees will likely be in demand in all regions", said Kathleen Dracup, RN, DNSc, professor and dean of the UCSF School of Nursing. Generally, RNs with at least a bachelor's degree (BSN) will have a better job outlook than those without a bachelor's. Nurse Educators, geriatric nurses, home health nurses, and all advanced practice specialties -clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, and nurse anesthetists - are in good demand, particularly in medically underserved areas.
In order to meet the increasingly complex demands of today's health care environment, many healthcare agencies prefer or require a minimum of a bachelor's degree for their nursing staff, so now is the perfect time for LPN's to enroll in an online LPN to RN program, or LPN to BSN degree program, for RN's to take an online RN-BSN degree completion program, or RN to MSN bridge program, and for BSN nurses to earn a MS in Nursing degree.
Average Nursing Base Salaries:
| Nursing Assistant: $26,773 - $32,663 | Licensed Practical Nurse: $40,017 - $48,221 |
| RN Staff Nurse: $62,559 - $75,927 | Nurse Practitioner: $84,971 - $100,156 |
Find Nursing Schools and Allied Health Programs For California
Browse accredited nursing schools and allied health programs that accept students from California, then request information from any or all schools offering programs that match your needs:
This list also contains online schools that accept students from California
Your Education, Your Schedule! Take one class at a time. Choose on campus, online, or both at Keiser University.
Programs: Campus Locations:- Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Lauderdale
At UEI College, we want you to succeed. We’re like a family and we want you to be a part of it.
Programs: Campus Locations:
- Fresno
- Fresno
The Secret to Getting Ahead Is Getting Started
Congratulations! Your interest in California College San Diego® is an important first step toward changing your life. A career-focused degree is the key to a new career with a potentially higher income, better benefits, and more satisfaction.
Programs: Campus Locations:
- San Diego
- San Diego
Designed by RNs for RNs
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended Chamberlain University can be found at http://chamberlain.edu/ge
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You can get started on a new career with Institute of Technology.
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at www.iot.edu/disclosure
Programs: Campus Locations:
- Redding
- Redding
Get the hands-on training you need to succeed at Blake Austin College.
Programs: Campus Locations:
- Vacaville
- Vacaville
Elevate Your Life
If you’re willing to put in the work, take each step with determination, and never stop climbing, Summit College can help you elevate your education – and elevate your life.
Programs: Campus Locations:
- Colton
- Colton
Abilene Christian University is a national leader in Christian higher education and a place where students, faculty, staff and alumni make a real difference in the world.
Programs: Campus Locations:
- Abilene
- Abilene
Founded in 1856, Seton Hall is one of the country’s leading Catholic universities.
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You can prepare for a new career with help from Charter College.
Programs: Campus Locations:
- Oxnard
- Oxnard