*Upon successfully completing the Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) program, students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), which is required to become a Registered Nurse.
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Train to become a Registered Nurse in Bakersfield
If you’re passionate about helping others and ready for a rewarding healthcare career, the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program at the Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing at North-West College in Bakersfield can help you get there.
Our program combines classroom instruction, simulation labs, and real clinical experience to prepare you for the fast-paced world of modern healthcare. You’ll build essential nursing skills including patient care, health assessment, pharmacology, and clinical decision-making—while gaining hands-on experience in hospitals and community healthcare settings.
Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to apply for licensure as a Registered Nurse and sit for the NCLEX-RN® exam. Registered Nurses play a vital role in healthcare, providing patient care in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and community health environments.
If you’re ready to start a career that makes a real difference every day, Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing can help you take the first step.
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60 Years of Trusted Healthcare Education
For six decades North-West College has proudly served its communities, preparing generations of compassionate, skilled healthcare professionals through hands-on, career-focused education. We’ve been committed to providing accessible, affordable health care training programs that leads to real opportunities.
With small class sizes and immersive clinical experiences, our students gain the confidence and practical skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced healthcare environments. At the Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing, we don’t just prepare you for a career — we prepare you to make a difference from day one.
The Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing at Glendale Career College, North-West College San Diego, North-West College West Covina, North-West College Riverside and North-West College Bakersfield are proudly accredited, licensed to operate and/or recognized by the following institutions:
