Nursing Program

The nursing program at Treasure Valley Community College prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Oregon colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Treasure Valley Community College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission since 2013.

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Treasure Valley Community College

1988 Newmark Ave, Coos Bay, OR

Treasure Valley Community College, also known as TVCC in Ontario, Oregon is the perfect choice for students looking to start their academic careers on sound footing. Along with degree courses, there are ample options for those already in the work force who want to take occupation specific courses to increase their knowledge.

The mission of TVCC revolves on the premise that a strong community is the result of educated citizens. The staff firmly believe that families are made stronger by parents who are knowledgeable and self reliant, thus passing on the desire for self reliance on to their children. The staff are commuted to offering support and education to any student who has the drive and desire to educate themselves. This mission is pushed forward by the various associate’s degrees and certificate programs available on campus and online.

The campus is in a small town setting and is firmly middle sized with an average enrolment of 3,000 students yearly. The main campus is located in Ontario with four additional campuses that serve the needs of students far and wide.  In addition to helping students meet their career goals, the college also works closely with the student body to assist with transfers to four year colleges upon completion of current courses. Since the college is a state college, the credit earned can be easily transferred to public four year colleges in the state.

Treasure Valley Community College has an affordable tuition rate that is about $4,500 for in-state students and $4,900 for out of state students. In addition to the affordable rate, the college offers a unique programmed called the cooperative work experience. This program assists those in the certificate programs to secure gainful employment, internships and apprenticeships in the field which they are studying.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Treasure Valley Community College offers an associate's degree program in nursing.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).