Associates Degree in Nursing
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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.
ADN Program Information Sheet
the adn application period for spring 2026 will be june 16-20, 2025 by mail only.
Please see "Applicant Information" link on the navigation bar and the ADN Program
Information Sheet for more information.
Please click here for the ADN application!
Contact Us
707-256-7600 or
emijares@napavalley.edu Administrative Assistant
cmiller@napavalley.edu Administrative Assistant
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Director of Nursing
Karen Canepa RN, MSN, CCRN, CWCN, PHN
- Assistant Director of Nursing
Katie Ratliff RN, MSN - kratliff@napavalley.edu
- Assistant Director of Nursing
Regina Orozco Ph.D., MSN-Ed., RNC-OB - rorozco@napavalley.edu
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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