Palomar College’s Registered Nursing (RN) Program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). It is also accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. (WASC-Jr)
The BRN has the authority to approve registered nursing programs in California. The purpose of approval is to ensure the program’s compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Pre-licensure registered nursing programs in California must be approved by the BRN.
The ACEN supports the interests of nursing education, nursing practice, and the public by the functions of accreditation. Accreditation is a voluntary, self-regulatory process by which nongovernmental associations recognize educational institutions or programs that have been found to meet or exceed standards and criteria for educational quality
Board Approval Contact Information:
Board of Registered Nursing
P.O. Box 944210
Sacramento, CA 94244-210
(916) 322-3350
http://www.rn.ca.gov
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
http://www.acenursing.org
| The Associate degree in nursing program at Palomar College located in San Marcos, California is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000 The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate degree in nursing program is continuing accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website. |
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Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
10 Commercial Boulevard, Suite 204
Novato, CA 94949
(415) 506-0234
https://accjc.org/
Palomar College Nursing Students Achievement Outcome
NCLEX Pass Rate Data Table
| Year | First-Time Examination Pass Rate / Number Taken |
|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 98% / 85 |
| 2024-2025 | 94% / 83 |
| 2023-2024 | 98% / 63 |
| 2022-2023 | 96% / 75 |
Student Completion of the Nursing Program Data Table
| Graduating Cohort | Total Number of Students Starting | On Time Completion | Completed within 6 Semesters | Total % Finished on time plus students who finished in greater than 4 semesters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | Percentage | ||||
| Spring 2026 | 38 | 33 | 87% | 4 | 97% |
| Fall 2025 | 36 | 32 | 89% | 3 | 97% |
| Spring 2025 | 36 | 35 | 97% | 1 | 100% |
| Fall 2024 | 36 | 34 | 94% | 2 | 100% |
End of Program SLOs with direct assessment data for 2025-2026
- Deliver safe, quality, and patient-centered nursing care across the lifespan by integrating the nursing process, clinical judgment, teaching plan and evidence-based practice to promote positive patient outcomes in diverse healthcare settings.
100% of the students in the final course of the program have met the clinical outcomes listed on the clinical evaluation tool pertaining to providing patient-centered safe care.
The cohort score 78.7% on the AT Predictor Exam in each of the subcategories of Safety and Infection; and Clinical Judgment. The cohort scored higher than the ATI benchmark of 71.1%
88% of the students scored 8 or higher out of 10 on the Evidence Based Practice assignment - Communicate effectively and therapeutically with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team using verbal, nonverbal, written, and health informatics and technology to support coordination of care and shared decision-making.
100% of the students in the final course of the program have met the clinical outcomes listed on the clinical evaluation tool pertaining to providing effective communication and coordination of care.
Over 90% of students in the final course of the program achieved 80% or higher on the ATI Nurses Touch the Leader Case Studies Assignment - Demonstrate leadership, prioritization, and delegation skills to manage and coordinate care for patients, families, and groups across the lifespan, ensuring continuity and quality of care in diverse healthcare environments.
100% of the students in the final course of the program have met the clinical outcomes listed on the clinical evaluation tool pertaining to managing and coordination of care.
The cohort score 84.2% on the AT Predictor Exam in each subcategory of Management of Care; and clinical area of leadership. The cohort scored higher than the ATI benchmark of 78.6%
85.7% of students in the final course of the program achieved greater than the benchmark of 70% on the ATI Leadership Proctored Exam - Assimilate professional identity into nursing care by maintaining responsibility and accountability for nursing practice, adhering to legal and ethical standards, and exhibiting a spirit of inquiry.
75% of the students scored 8 or higher out of 10 on the education group project
90% of the students in the final course of the program scored 80% or higher on the ATI Nurses Touch Becoming a Professional Nurse assignment