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ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

Offered by Bakersfield College Bakersfield, California

Overview

Tuition $1,430
Licensure pass rate (2025) 94%
Accreditor ACEN
Duration 2–3 years
An associate-level nursing degree that qualifies graduates to take the NCLEX-RN and practice as registered nurses. RNs provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about health conditions.

Career outlook

Employers hire ADN-prepared registered nurses to provide and coordinate direct patient care, administer treatments, and educate patients across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings.

Getting in

What Bakersfield College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam Required
Apply through School application

What you'll need

  • CPR certification

Page says admission is based on scholastic eligibility and placement on a nursing assessment test per SB 1309 (test not named). Valid American Heart Association BLS card required before program start and through the 2-year RN program. Detailed prerequisites, GPA and application dates are not published on the program page.

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.

Paths

Routes into ADN. The first step is where you enroll today.

LPN ADN

LPN to RN Bridge

Advance from practical nursing to RN with bridge programs that credit your LPN coursework.

18 months

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CNA ADN

CNA to ADN (Registered Nurse)

Turn your CNA experience into an associate nursing degree. The fastest route to RN licensure.

2 years

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