A Caring Future
Are you a compassionate problem-solver who enjoys helping people? Do you have strong interpersonal skills, patience, and empathy? Río Hondo College’s Nursing Area of Study might be perfect for you. Lean into your natural aptitude for patient care and comfort. Take the first step toward your health care career with Río Hondo.
Over the last five years, more than 97% of students have passed the state licensure exam and went on to become registered nurses.
Career Options
Choose a career you can be proud of. You could become a:
- Health informatics specialist
- Nurse anesthetist
- Nurse midwife
- Nurse practitioner
- Nurse educator
- Registered nurse
- And more!
Health Care Success
Río Hondo’s Nursing Area of Study has a reputation for excellence. Our industry-expert faculty will teach you the fundamentals of nursing and patient care. Along with classroom instruction, you’ll get hands-on clinical experience providing direct care.
Students leave Río Hondo ready for the registered nurse examination and licensure. After completing the program and passing the licensure exam, you’ll be immediately employable. Good nurses are in high demand; there are countless opportunities for rewarding work and generous pay.
Río Hondo’s program is approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing and is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF UPCOMING ACCREDITATION REVIEW VISIT BY THE ACEN
The Río Hondo Community College District wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for initial accreditation of its ADN nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
You are invited to meet with the site visit team and share your comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, in the 5th Floor Board Room of the L Tower located at 3600 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA, 90601. You can also join virtually at https://riohondo-edu.zoom.us/j/87504757606.
Written comments are also welcome and should be submitted to the ACEN via email at [email protected] or to the ACEN office:
Attn: Accreditation Services Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta GA, 30326
All written comments should be received by the ACEN by February, 19, 2025
Degree & Certificate Options
Pick the program that matches your goals.
An associate degree prepares you for employment, career advancement, or transfer to a university.
A certificate of achievement offers formal verification of your knowledge and skills in a particular area.
A career certificate verifies the completion of vocational or technical training specific to your career.