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Bakersfield, CA Campus
At Unitek College of Nursing’s Bakersfield campus, students step into an environment built around purpose, preparation, and professional growth. From simulation labs to collaborative classroom settings, the campus is designed to mirror real healthcare environments, so students gain confidence before entering clinical practice. The student experience at Bakersfield blends academic rigor with personalized support. Faculty bring real-world healthcare experience into the classroom, while student services teams provide guidance from enrollment through graduation and beyond. Whether students are beginning their first healthcare program or advancing an existing career, they are supported every step of the way. The campus proudly serves students from Bakersfield in Kern County and surrounding Central Valley communities including Arvin, Delano, Shafter, Taft and more.
Our Available Programs
Our Available Programs
Prepare for RN licensure through a blend of classroom instruction, simulation, and clinical experience and complete your BSN in as few as 3 years.
Gain clinical and administrative skills to support physicians and healthcare teams in as few as 9 months.
Build foundational nursing skills and prepare for vocational nurse licensure in as few as 12 months.
Hands-on training that mirrors real practice
Students develop confidence through immersive training in simulation labs that reflect real healthcare environments. Using industry-standard equipment, task trainers, and high- and mid-fidelity manikins, they practice essential clinical skills while strengthening critical thinking and communication under faculty guidance. This hands-on approach ensures students receive real-time feedback and feel prepared before transitioning into externships, clinical rotations, and professional practice.
Built-in student and career support
From academic coaching and tutoring to resume workshops and employer networking opportunities, Unitek College of Nursing in Bakersfield provides integrated support designed to help students thrive both in the classroom and in their careers. Our Student Services and Career Services teams partner with students from orientation through graduation and beyond, offering personalized guidance, job placement assistance, interview preparation, and ongoing alumni career support.
Built-in student and career support
From academic coaching and tutoring to resume workshops and employer networking opportunities, Unitek College of Nursing in Bakersfield provides integrated support designed to help students thrive both in the classroom and in their careers. Our Student Services and Career Services teams partner with students from orientation through graduation and beyond, offering personalized guidance, job placement assistance, interview preparation, and ongoing alumni career support.
Accreditations Approvals
Unitek College of Nursing is an accredited private institution that combines unique academic and technical specialties to provide educational programs in healthcare and nursing.
Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) – Department of Consumer Affairs
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