The Westmont Downtown Grotenhuis Nursing Program offers an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) degree, helping students master the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in healthcare. Committed to faith, integrity, and service, our expert faculty and staff prepare compassionate, skilled nurses who exemplify empathy, excellence, and professionalism. Apply today and take the next step toward a rewarding and impactful nursing career!
This post-baccalaureate program requires prior completion of a B.A. or B.S degree.
Spring 2026 Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
FIRST-TIME NCLEX PASS RATE
94%
PROGRAM COST
$68,000
PROGRAM DURATION
16 months
DEGREE EARNED
Bachelors of Nursing Degree
TOTAL UNITS
74
TOTAL CLINICAL HOURS
900
An Accelerated Program
The 16-month ABSN program admits applicants with a baccalaureate degree to complete a rigorous education and clinical training that prepares them to become a registered nurse. Westmont offers two cohorts per year, Fall and Spring, each with 24 nursing students.
Students complete clinical rotations at Cottage Health, Sansum Clinic, Santa Barbara Public Health, Goleta Unified School District, Ventura County Medical Center, Ventura County Public Health, Ventura Unified School District, and many other local healthcare facilities.
Westmont offers the best of the timeless liberal arts with students exploring the breadth of academic disciplines, from the arts to the sciences, while delving deep in their major. Highly qualified professors share their research with students and teach essential skills such as critical thinking and effective communication. All majors, including nursing, engineering and data analytics, expose students to a variety of viewpoints and encourage deeper thinking that leads to finding a meaningful purpose in life.
Are you a HIGH SCHOOL or TRANSFER STUDENT?
Check out Westmont's Undergraduate Fast Track in Nursing.
Schedule your individualized visit today!
Come and visit our state-of-the-art nursing campus! Schedule your tour of our brand new facilities, meet with program faculty, and ask any questions relevant to the program, application, or financial aid process.
Email nursing@westmont.edu to get started!
Westmont Downtown Nursing Campus
26 W. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, California
Westmont Downtown
The Westmont Downtown Grotenhuis Nursing Program is located in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. The building features a state-of-the-art simulation lab, a team-based learning environment, and progressive healthcare facilities to support a vibrant nursing program. The convenient location also provides students with easy access to affordable eateries, parks and all their clinical rotations throughout the Santa Barbara area.
A Call to Care: Expanding Program Answers Demand for More Nurses
Westmont Downtown expands its nursing program to meet California’s urgent healthcare needs, offering more students a fast-track to compassionate, skilled service.
Nursing Programs Grow in Santa Barbara
City College and Westmont College Plan for Expanded RN Programs.
