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Nursing & Allied Health

This is a most adventurous time to enter the nursing profession! Demand for nurses continues to grow while supply steadily decreases. This situation will worsen with the aging of our population. In addition, a significant number of nurses are expected to retire within the next ten years. 

Rewards in nursing include constant opportunities to give compassionate competent care that makes a difference in the lives of others and positively contributes to the health and well being of humanity. Nursing also gives you job security, flexibility in hours, full benefits for part-time work, incentives to continue with education, pension plans, varied work settings.

Celerating Our Nurses!

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May Pinning Ceremony

 
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December Pinning Ceremony

 

NCLEX Pass Rate (Last 7 Quarters)

100%
Pass Rate for EVC nursing students
127
number of EVC students passing on first attempt over last two years (of 128)
86%
national pass rate for associates degrees

Accreditation & Pass Rates

The EVC Associate Degree Registered Nursing Program is accredited by:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326Phone: 404-975-5000

acenursing.org

Evergreen Valley College Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The EVC Nursing Program was last visited by ACEN in September of 2021. Upon completion of this visit, the EVC Nursing Program received a Letter of Reaffirmation from ACEN, confirming that the Board of Commissioners received, reviewed, and affirmed the next visit for Fall 2029.  

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program at Evergreen Valley College meets the state education requirements for a Registered Nurse license in the state of California. Evergreen Valley College has not determined if the ADN program at Evergreen College meets the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia.

For more information on other state Nurse Practice Acts visit the NCSBN Link to every Nursing Practice Act.

Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)

Board of Registered Nursing
P.O. Box 944210
Sacramento, CA 94244-2100
Phone: 916-322-3350
Fax: 916-574-7697
rn.ca.gov

NCLEX (RN Licensure Exam) Pass Rates:

The Department of Consumer Affairs for the Board of Registered Nursing of California posts the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) pass rates for all of the Board Approved Schools in California. These pass rates reflect all graduates of the EVC Nursing Program who have taken the examination within the last 5 years. You may view these pass rates by clicking on the link below.

NCLEX (RN Licensure Exam) Pass Rates:

The Department of Consumer Affairs for the Board of Registered Nursing of California posts the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination) pass rates for all of the Board Approved Schools in California. These pass rates reflect all graduates of the EVC Nursing Program who have taken the examination within the last 5 years. You may view these pass rates by clicking on the link below

NCLEX Pass Rates for EVC Nursing Program​

​​Student Achievement Data for 2023-2024 Academic Year

  • ​First Time Pass Rate on National Council Licensure Exam  for Nurses (NCLEX): 98.67%
  • Graduates Obtaining Jobs: TBD
  • Attrition Rate:  26.98%
  • On-Time Completion Rate: 73.02%​​

Student Achievement Data for 2022-2023 Academic Year

  • ​First Time Pass Rate on National Council Licensure Exam  for Nurses (NCLEX): 96.49%
  • Graduates Obtaining Jobs: 70%
  • Attrition Rate:  18%
  • On-Time Completion Rate: 70%

​​Student Achievement Data for 2021-2022 Academic Year

  • ​First Time Pass Rate on National Council Licensure Exam  for Nurses (NCLEX): 97.53%
  • Graduates Obtaining Jobs: 88%
  • Attrition Rate:  15%
  • On-Time Completion Rate: 77%

​2016 Survey of Registered Nurses Report and Infographic Brochure and 2017 Forecasts of the RN Workforce Report

rn.ca.gov/forms/reports.shtml#rnsurvey

LVN to RN Facts

39,258
currently employed
$157,155
average salary
1,329
job postings

PLAN ON BEING A NURSE?

While you wait to get into a nursing program, we suggest looking into a few programs to gain experience. 

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Biology Degree

Biology is a key component of being a nurse and EVC's Biology program can help
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Earn GE Credits

In order to earn a degree, students will need to take general education requirements. Get ahead of the game!
woman helping a student at the computer

Child Development Degree

Many EVC Nursing students earn their degree in Child & Adolescent Development. Talk to Counseling and make a plan!
EMT in an ambulance with a patient

EMT

To become a more complete medical professional, many nurses began as an EMT. Our sister college, SJCC offers such a program.