Helping international nursing graduates pursue California RN licensure
Our international RN courses will help you take the next step in your nursing career. In Fremont, we offer courses that meet the requirements of the California State Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). If you don’t know which courses you need to take, we can help you find out by contacting the BRN on your behalf. Below are some of the classes we offer to our international RN students:
Our admissions team is eager to help you understand all the options surrounding your education. During your admissions process, our admissions team will guide you through every step. Our goal is to help you feel confident and informed. RN courses for international nurses are available at the Fremont campus.
Connect with an admissions representative for guidance.
We can help you identify which BRN-required courses you need to complete.
Submit a copy of a government-issued ID and required identification documents.
Submit international nursing transcripts and supporting credentials for evaluation.
Finalize enrollment paperwork and begin the program at the Fremont campus.
Complete FAFSA and Financial Aid appointment.
Complete an interview with a program director.
Begin your scheduled classes.
Not only are nurses the bedrock of the healthcare industry, but as more nurses reach retirement age, a great shortage is expected to strike the United States. There will likely be more opportunity as well as job security for registered nurses. These nursing courses are often required for graduates of international RN programs who are seeking licensure in California. Developed by experts in the field, our nursing faculty is committed to helping you succeed.
Required RN Courses (Total: 9.5 Credits)
Our Fremont campus maintains two skills labs and three simulation labs to support international RN students preparing for California licensure. Each lab contains patient-care stations that simulate actual hospital settings, with storage cabinets stocked with supplies and medical equipment. Together, these campus amenities create a structured and supportive environment where international RN students can build the clinical skills and confidence needed to pass the NCLEX-RN.
Our Fremont campus features two skills labs and three simulation labs equipped with patient-care stations that simulate actual hospital settings. International RN students practice core nursing procedures using industry-standard equipment in environments that mirror real healthcare facilities. The main skills lab offers a furnished study area, and each lab provides access to storage cabinets with supplies and medical equipment. These environments help students refine the clinical proficiency required for California RN licensure.
International RN students at our Fremont campus are within walking distance of several clinical partners. This proximity makes it easier for students to participate in clinical experiences, observe a wide range of patient-care scenarios, and apply classroom learning in real healthcare settings—all of which contribute to clinical readiness and NCLEX preparation.
In addition to coursework, international graduates must complete several other steps to work in California, including fingerprinting, background checks, and application fees. At our Fremont campus, the following services are included within your tuition: the electronic application to take the NCLEX-RN exam, fingerprinting as required by the BRN, and a preliminary background check.
Framed by sunny skies and gradual mountainous views, our Fremont campus is located in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. With more than 231,000 residents and covering 90 square miles, Fremont is California’s 15th largest city and the fourth largest in Silicon Valley. The campus lies near the I-880 highway in a safe area of the city, surrounded by performing arts venues, fitness centers, and several eateries—offering international RN students an ideal location to begin their California nursing career.
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*These placement rates are based on program-specific and campus-specific data reported to our institutional accreditor(s) in 2024. While the figures shown here are not separately reported to our accreditor, they are derived from those outcomes. For full details by program and campus, please visit our Disclosures page.
