Visalia is the healthcare center of Tulare County, anchored by Kaweah Health Medical Center — the Central Valley region's dominant provider, with cardiac, surgical, oncology, NICU/ICU, and behavioral health services under one system.
Rural and agricultural communities across the southern Central Valley depend on Visalia's hospitals and clinics, creating persistent demand for registered nurses that local training pipelines struggle to fill.
For Valley students, completing an Associate Degree in Nursing close to home means clinical training — and career opportunities — with the same health systems they'll work for after licensure.
Imagine America has partnered with Carrington College in Visalia, CA — a 45,000-square-foot campus with a wet science lab and one of Carrington's most complete nursing lineups: Vocational Nursing, Registered Nursing, and an LVN to RN bridge, all on one campus.
About Imagine America Foundation (IAF)
The Imagine America Foundation (IAF) is a nonprofit organization supporting students pursuing career-oriented education at recognized trade schools and career colleges across the U.S. Since 1982, the Foundation has helped students navigate the financial aspects of technical and vocational training.
IAF provides scholarship programs including the Imagine America High School Scholarship for graduating seniors, the Adult Skills Education Program (ASEP) for adult learners, and the Military Award Program (MAP) for veterans. The Foundation also offers financial literacy guidance, career exploration tools, and resources for choosing the right program.
Over $10 million in tuition assistance is provided annually to students attending career and technical colleges nationwide.
Start Your Registered Nursing Career with Carrington College
Carrington College's Registered Nursing program in Visalia prepares students to become RNs in as few as 23 months. The program holds approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing and leads to the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.
- Associate Degree in Nursing in as few as 23 months
- California BRN-approved at the Visalia campus
- NCLEX-RN preparation integrated throughout
- Full nursing ladder on campus: LVN, LVN to RN bridge, and ADN
What You'll Learn
Coursework covers nursing fundamentals, medical-surgical nursing, pharmacology, maternal-child health, and mental health nursing, paired with simulation lab practice and clinical rotations at Central Valley healthcare facilities.
Licensure and Credentials
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree in nursing and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN. RNs who want to continue their education can pursue Carrington's online, CCNE-accredited RN to BSN completion program.
Already an LVN?
Visalia offers Carrington's BRN-approved LVN to RN Bridge (Advanced Placement Track), which builds on your existing LVN license so you can reach RN licensure in less time — in as few as 8 to 12 months depending on program and location.
Career Outlook in the Central Valley
With Kaweah Health anchoring regional demand and California leading the nation in RN employment, Visalia graduates enter a market where registered nurses remain among the most recruited professionals in the Valley.
Training Services
- Nursing Fundamentals
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Pharmacology
- Maternal-Child Health Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Wet Science Lab & Simulation Training
- Supervised Clinical Rotations
- NCLEX-RN Exam Preparation
Specialized Training
- LVN to RN Bridge (Advanced Placement Track) available on campus
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Start Your RN Career TodayFrequently Asked Questions
How long is the RN program at Carrington Visalia?
The Associate Degree in Nursing can be completed in as few as 23 months. Licensed LVNs may qualify for the shorter LVN to RN bridge track.
Is the Visalia RN program BRN-approved?
Yes. Both the Associate Degree in Nursing and the LVN to RN Bridge (Advanced Placement Track) at Visalia hold approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Can I start as an LVN first?
Yes. Visalia offers Carrington's BVNPT-approved Vocational Nursing program on the same campus, so you can earn LVN licensure first and bridge to RN later.
Are scholarships available for Carrington Visalia RN students?
Yes. Imagine America Foundation scholarships are available to qualifying high school seniors, adult learners, and military members attending Carrington College. Create a free profile to get matched.
