Is there a nursing shortage in California? Now, yes, though in a few years, probably not. By 2027, the state is projected to have as many nurses as it needs because of a rise in nursing program ...

The number of students graduating from private nursing programs has doubled over the past 10 years, as students choose the more expensive option over long wait lists to attend programs in public ...

Lawmakers approved two bills to allow some community colleges to provide bachelor’s degrees in nursing. That’s setting up another conflict with the California State University, which already offers ...

Oscar Mateo dreamed of being an artist, but after he contracted leukemia when he was 20, his life plans abruptly changed. The compassionate nursing care he received while hospitalized touched him so ...

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. California community colleges could begin offering bachelor’s degree programs in nursing under a ...

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As California faces a critical shortage of registered nurses, Samuel Merritt University (SMU), a leader in health science education for over a century, is taking ...

For Julio Rivera, transferring from a local community college to a bachelor’s program in nursing was always a top priority. As someone who enjoyed helping others, nursing seemed like a natural career.

"California must invest in competitive faculty pay, loan-repayment incentives, faculty diversity initiatives and regulatory reform." ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. For Julio Rivera, transferring from a ...