Nursing

Equity Statement

The Chabot College nursing program acknowledges the structural and systemic racism embedded in our society, education, and healthcare. In response, we firmly commit to exposing and eradicating racism by reasserting diversity, equity, and inclusion as one of our nursing program’s core values. We are committed to fostering a climate that is inclusive and welcoming of all students and faculty.

Nursing at Chabot College

The Nurisng Program provides the necessary knowledge and skills on becoming a Registered Nurse (RN).  Nursing continues to be a popular job and is in very high demand.  If you're ready to take the next step of becoming one, our Nursing program can help you get there. Fall 2021 application is closed. Fall 2022 application through Class-Web will open on November 1, 2021 and will close on January 31, 2022. You must have a student Chabot Student ID to apply, attend mandatory information meeting and complete all pre-requisites by December 31, 2021 to apply for Fall 2022.

Why Chabot

1. Faculty with 20+ years of experience
2. Modern facilities and simulation labs preparing students with real life scenarios
3. Dedicated counselor for the nursing program
4. We work with diverse populations and communities in the clinical settings
5. 50-75% of graduates transfer to a BSN program or the CSUEB bridge program
6. Test-taking preparation seminars
7. Affordable
8. Ranked #1 Program in California 2020 from for the 4th Annual Nursing School Program rankings by RegisteredNursing.org. Chabot has also been in 2nd/3rd place for the last few years.
9. Exemplary NCLEX passing rate:
   

   Year of Graduating Class	Passing Rate
   Class of 2020 (25)	100%
   Class 2019 (29)	100%
   Class 2018 (32)	100%
   Class 2017 (32)	100%
   Class 2016 (30)	100%
   Class 2015 (40)	98.0%

We offer 2 programs

1. Registered Nursing
   Acquire an AS Degree in Nursing and qualify to take the NCLEX-RN.
   
   
2. LVN to RN Bridge
   Provides LVNs two options (30 unit and/or AS degree) to qualify on becoming a RN, pending available space. Average incoming LVN class size is 3-5 students annually.

Foreign Trained Registered Nurses
If you have been referred to take specialized classes by the BRN, unfortunately, Chabot Nursing can no longer accommodate this request.

Opportunities

Registered Nurses are projected to receive an average yearly wage from $68,199 to $122,284 in Alameda County as of April 2021. The outlook for RNs will continue to be positive.

Many of our graduates work at Bay Area health facilities in various positions and even return to Chabot's Nursing Program to assist current students. Our program offers a pathway for students to becoming Registered Nurses and to take advantage of these opportunities.