Nursing
CNM-UNM Nursing Dual Degree Program
Students interested in the CNM-UNM Nursing Dual Degree Program, visit:
- UNM Dual Degree page
- UNM Nursing Program
Discover Nursing
Learn about the rewards and challenges of nursing. These videos showcase the many types of nursing careers and the diverse community of nurses.
Degrees and Certificates
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Please Note: The Nurse Refresher program is currently managed by CNM Ingenuity. Please visit CNM Ingenuity to apply and contact HWPSIngenuity@cnm.edu with any questions.
How to Apply
The Nursing program has limited seats. This program requires you to complete a screening process before registering for classes. Learn more about the screening criteria and deadlines from Coordinated Program Entry.
Nursing Program
The Nursing program was established to assist with industry shortages by developing a workforce for the local market. Our program is designed to prepare you for employment in the nursing industry and provide advancement opportunities. We focus on concepts of clear communication, critical thinking and compassion when caring for your patients.
Our curriculum includes classroom, laboratory and supervised clinical instruction. The program culminates with a one on one practicum experience in real, workforce settings. We combine essential arts and sciences classes with nursing courses.
Our program meets the requirements of the New Mexico State Board of Nursing. Our graduates are qualified to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination. Graduates of the AASN program can then complete a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing which is offered at the University level.
Graduates can find employment in any healthcare setting.
Nursing Student Handbooks:
Careers
Note: Some jobs require education or training beyond the CNM degree/certificate.
Accreditation and Approvals
The Associate of Science in Nursing program at Central New Mexico Community College at both the Main and Rio Rancho Campuses located in Albuquerque, NM and Rio Rancho, NM respectively, are accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
ACEN Website
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate of Science in Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
Student Achievement Data
Learn more about CNM graduate career outcomes for Nursing and other programs.
CNM NURSING PROGRAM OUTCOME DATA
LICENSURE PASS RATES (by calendar year)
2020
2019
2018
NCLEX-RN™ first attempt pass rates CNM nursing program graduates – aggregated
79.63%
83.33%
88.52%
NCLEX-RN™ first attempt pass rates AASN only
82.80%
80.43%
86.83%
NCLEX-RN™ first attempt pass rates CNM/UNM BSN only
87.10%
94.00%
97.30%
PROGRAM COMPLETION (by academic year)
20/21
19/20
18/19
CNM AASN Program Completion in 150% of program length (six terms) – includes AASN and BSN students
60.09%
80.5%
78.22%
GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT (by academic year)
20/21
19/20
18/19
CNM Nursing graduates employed
Data collection in process
Results pending
84%
240/242 responses
CNM Nursing Graduates delaying employment to continue education
Data collection in process
Results pending
17%
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
If you have a valid Practical Nursing (PN) license, you can receive credit for one course in the Nursing program by filling out the following form:
Credit for Prior Learning (Licensed Practical Nurse)