Carrington College, Albuquerque

Carrington College School of Nursing provides hands-on nursing programs that equip students for successful healthcare careers, emphasizing practical training and expert instruction. As part of the Carrington College network established in 1967, the school's 21 locations across the Western U.S. offer students a solid foundation for their nursing education.

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Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Carrington College-Albuquerque is a less-than-4-year State Institution. It is a public and non-profit institution. The institution offers a variety of hybrid, on-campus, and online programs—including LPN/LVN, ADN/ASN, BSN, and Other degrees. Programs are accredited by the ACEN and CCNE and the institution is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Carrington College-Albuquerque admits 0% of applicants and graduates 69% of its students.

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Quick Overview

  • $32,890 Non-Degree Tuition
  • $35,685 Undergraduate Tuition
  • Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
  • 377 Undergraduate Enrolled
    *Certificate and degree-seeking students
  • 0% Acceptance Rate
  • 69% Graduation Rate

Student Demographics

  • 26 Average Age
  • 14% Men
  • 86% Women
  • 1% Veterans
  • 69% White
  • 32% Hispanic
  • 3% Black
  • 2% Asian

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Nursing Programs

  • Associate of Nursing

  • On-Campus ADN ASN Program
  • $63,360 In-State Tuition
  • 72 Credits
  • 24 Months
  • 495 Clincal Hours
  • 4.1 Program Score

  • Medical Assistant

  • Online + On-Campus MA Programs
  • $22,392 In-State Tuition
  • 36 Credits
  • 8 Months
  • 4.2 Program Score

  • RN to BSN

  • Online BSN Program
  • $8,010 In-State Tuition
  • 30 Credits
  • 16 Months
  • 4.4 Program Score

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Carrington College is a network of for-profit private colleges established in 1967. The college has 21 locations in the Western part of the United States.

Academic Programs

Registered Nursing

The RN program for the Associate Degree in Nursing is two years in length with admission requirements completed before becoming eligible for the program. After successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). After successfully passing the exam, he or she will then be eligible for state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Practical/Vocational Nursing (LPN/LVN)

Licensed practical nursing or licensed vocational nursing gives you the career to help physicians with patient care. Carrington College's Practical Nursing/Vocational Nursing program offers classroom instruction and hands-on training. Clinical settings offer real-world experience as they provide comfort and confidence to practice as an LPN/LVN. The program is one year in length and students receive a certificate at the end of the program. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Upon successfully passing the exam, he or she will be eligible for LPN state licensure.

There is also an opportunity to earn an Associate Degree. To be eligible for entrance into the Associate of Science (non-science or science emphasis) degree program in Vocational Nursing, applicants must have earned a Certificate of Achievement in Vocational Nursing from an accredited program.

Admission Requirements (may not be all-inclusive)

  1. The School of Nursing requires that the student is 18 years of age prior to clinical activities
  2. Pass the required HESI A2 entrance exam with a score of 71% in math, reading, and writing and a 56% or better in vocabulary
  3. Pass a background check and a drug screening prior to enrollment (at the applicant's expense)
  4. Provide negative 2-step PPD results. Positive 2-step PPD test results require documentation of a negative chest X-ray and physician follow-up documenting no evidence of active tuberculosis (TB)
  5. Provide proof of MMR titers or immunization records of MMR booster within the previous five years,  hepatitis B series or positive titer, tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis (Tdap) booster (within previous 10 years), varicella titer showing immunity or proof of immunization, receiving annual flu vaccines
  6. BLS American Heart Association certificate/card

Accreditation and Approval

Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC/WASC).

The New Mexico Board of Nursing certifies that Carrington College is granted full approval in the State of New Mexico.

The Practical Nursing program at the Boise campus is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

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