The nursing profession is part of a centuries-old tradition of providing quality care for patients. Though the fundamental principles remain the same today, technology and a rapidly changing demographic require nursing professionals to broaden their skills and experience and apply them in a number of varied settings.

The YVCC Nursing Program offers an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) that is six quarters in length. The program provides a wide variety of learning opportunities and includes experiences in:  

The Yakima Valley Community College Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. Upon successful completion of the fourth quarter of the ADN program, a student will be eligible to take the Practical Nursing Examination offered by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. Upon successful completion of the sixth quarter, a student will be eligible to take the Registered Nurse Examination offered by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission.

National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
61 Broadway 33^rd Floor
New York, NY 10006
(800) 669-1656 ext 153
FAX (212) 812-0390

Yakima Valley Community College Nursing Program is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. This accreditation is valid through March 2013.

Individuals interested in becoming a Nurse in the State of Washington may visit www.WACenterforNursing.org for additional information.

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