Division of Health Science and Nursing

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Health care is changing, and there’s a wide range of professions available. The Division of Health Science and Nursing strives to meet the needs, aspirations, and goals of our students so they’re prepared to serve the needs of the community.

The Río Hondo College Nursing Program is approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). More information is available through the BRN Website.

To see our pass rates, please visit https://rn.ca.gov/education/passrates.shtml
To see our attrition rates, please visit https://www.rn.ca.gov/education/attrition.shtml

Effective September 21, 2022, the ADN nursing program at Río Hondo College located in Whittier, CA. is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires April 21, 2025.

ACEN Program List
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975- 5000

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 5^th 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

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