American Career College-Los Angeles

American Career College Los Angeles is a private, career-focused college that offers two prelicensure nursing pathways on its Los Angeles campus: a Vocational Nursing (LVN) diploma and an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) for RN licensure. Both programs are structured for students who want a set sequence of classes and a faster timeline, with skills practice supported by on-campus labs and simulation experiences.

For RN students, the ADN is a full-time program that can be completed in as little as 20 months across eight 10-week quarters. Coursework includes anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, fundamentals, maternal-child, behavioral health, and a two-part professional communication and role transition seminar that culminates in an NCLEX-focused capstone-style review. The program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing and uses a blended format, combining online coursework with in-person labs and clinical rotations.

The LVN diploma is designed to be completed in as little as 12 months, with an evening/weekend option that extends to about 18 months. The curriculum is organized into sequential terms that move from fundamentals and pharmacology into medical-surgical nursing, mental health content, maternal-child nursing, and an NCLEX-PN preparation course (Concept Mastery) plus a clinical capstone. The program is approved by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT).

Clinical placements associated with the Los Angeles campus are listed as including Los Angeles Medical Center, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Southern California Hospital at Hollywood, LA Downtown Medical Center (LADMC), Adventist Health White Memorial, and Glendale Memorial Hospital, with Kaiser Permanente also noted.

The Los Angeles campus address is 4021 Rosewood Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90004, with access described from the 101 Freeway at the Vermont St. exit, which matters for commute planning in central LA traffic patterns.

On licensure outcomes, American Career College Los Angeles reports an average weighted NCLEX-RN pass rate of 95.7%, above the 2024 California average of 92.7%. For practical nursing, the average weighted NCLEX-PN pass rate is 89.9%, above the 2024 California average of 83.8%.