Associates Degree in Nursing
Exploration Pathway
The Registered Nursing Program at Napa Valley College is also referred to as the Associate Degree Program in Nursing (ADN). This is a four-semester program approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). It is designed to prepare qualified men & women to practice nursing in entry-level positions. Upon completion of the program, the student is awarded an AS Degree in Nursing & is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). Opportunities are provided for advanced placement, transfer and challenge exam credit.
The Associate Degree Nurse is prepared to coordinate, plan & provide nursing care in hospitals & community settings. The Registered Nurse assists patients with personal care, provides teaching & counseling to prevent illness and promote health, performs specialized treatments, & administers medications. Registered Nurses function as team leaders & direct the care provided by Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), nursing assistants (aides), as well as unlicensed health-care workers.
Please check back in January/February 2024 for the dates of Spring 2025 ADN application period.
Contact Us
707-256-7600 or
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Director of Nursing
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- Assistant Director of Nursing
Karen Canepa RN, MSN, CCRN, CWCN, PHN - karen.canepa@napavalley.edu
- Assistant Director of Nursing
Katie Ratliff, RN, MSN - kratliff@napavalley.edu
Accreditation
The Associates Degree in Nursing Program is approved by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), a division of the California Department of Consumer Affairs. The mailing address and contact number is:
Board of Registered Nursing
P.O. Box 944210
Sacramento, CA. 94244-2100
(916) 322-3350
Additional information regarding approval, including the process to file complaints, can be found at: www.rn.ca.gov