School of Nursing

Become a Registered Nurse, Vocational Nurse or Certified Nursing Assistant

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SBCC's School of Nursing offers programs that rank among the top in the nation. Experienced faculty will give you hands-on experience to succeed. Find which program is right for you.

Our Programs

Vocational Nursing Program

Become a Licensed Vocational Nurse

This three-semester program prepares students to function as licensed vocational nurses, who provide nursing care to patients in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, Memory care units, hospitals, clinics, schools, hospice, and in their own homes. Learn how to apply here. This program is accredited by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. Graduates receive the Santa Barbara City College Certificate of Completion, or an associate degree in vocational nursing, and are eligible to apply to take the examination for licensure to practice as a licensed vocational nurse.

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Certified Nursing Assistant Program and Home Health Aid Program

Learn Basic Nursing Care

These programs prepare students to give basic nursing care and learn how to care for the elderly through classroom and clinical experience. Learn how to apply here. This program meets the requirements for the California Certified Nursing Assistant and graduates are qualified to take the State Certification Exam.

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Associate Degree in Nursing Program

Become a Registered Nurse

This program prepares students to become competent entry-level professional registered nurses, lifelong learners and active community members. Learn how to apply. This program is approved by California State Board of Registered Nursing and accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Graduates of this program are qualified to take the state board examination for licensure as registered nurses.

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Degrees and Certificates

More Information

In addition to the policies and standards of Santa Barbara City College, Health Technologies programs have policies and requirements based on the professional standards and guidelines of their individual regulating state and national accrediting boards. These additional policies and requirements are described in the handbook for each individual program. The Registered Nursing program is approved and accredited by:

California State Board of Registered Nursing (B.R.N.)
PO Box 944210 Sacramento, CA 94244-2100
Ph: 916-322-3350 web address: www.rn.ca.gov

ACEN Seal

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.

The Associate Degree Nursing program at Santa Barbara City College at the Cliff campus, located in Santa Barbara, California is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

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The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the SBCC ADN nursing program is: continuing accreditation.

The next ACEN accreditation visit will take place February 25-27, 2025.

Note: For information on other Health Technologies programs, refer to the SBCC Catalog sections on Allied Health, Health Information Technology & Cancer Management, Medical Coding Specialist, Medical Reimbursement Specialist and Radiographic/Imaging Science.