The Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) Nursing program has limited enrollment across its Wenatchee and Omak campuses and has specific admission requirements beyond general prerequisites. Since the Nursing program requires intensive study, students must meet complete all general requirements and prerequisites (PDF) before applying to the program. It's important for students to be prepared for a heavy class schedule unless they have already fulfilled some of the required general education courses.

The curriculum includes hands-on clinical work in various community healthcare settings. This provides students with critical experience and opportunities to apply critical thinking and decision-making skills. Clinical assignments may include day, evening, and weekend shifts, and may require out-of-town travel. Students are responsible for their own travel and living expenses for any out-of-town assignments Clinical site placements are contingent upon meeting specific health and immunization requirements.

A negative drug test is mandatory for entry into the WVC Nursing program. Failure to pass the drug test will result in ineligibility for clinical rotations, preventing students from completing the program.

The WVC Nursing program holds a status of Continuing Accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), with a status of Continuing Accreditation. Contact the Commission at: 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326, 409.975.5000.

Mission Statement
The Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program functions within the framework of the mission and goals of WVC. The WVC ADN Program builds upon the college mission by preparing students to practice as professional, licensed nurses who possess the knowledge, clinical reasoning, skills, and attitudes to meet the dynamic health care needs of individuals, families, groups, and rural communities.  The program is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion for students and faculty; supports students seeking academic progression and is responsive to the changing needs of our communities. 

Philosophy Statement

Nursing is the art and science of caring for others.  The art of nursing refers to the qualities of care, compassion, and communication. The science of nursing encompasses nursing theory, research, and the application of evidence.  The professional nurse is one who demonstrates the art of caring for others and the science that underpins nursing practice.     

WVC nurse educators believe that nurses have a responsibility to provide high-quality, person-centered, evidence-based care.  The nursing faculty are committed to the application of adult learning theory that facilitates clinical judgment in the classroom, clinical, and laboratory/simulation environments.     

WVC nursing graduates will be prepared to enter an increasingly complex and challenging healthcare work environment.  They will possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to enter practice as competent, holistic nursing professionals who provide safe, evidence-based, person-centered, culturally sensitive nursing care to all people.  

Organizing Frameworks for the Concept Based Curriculum:  

An organizing framework for a nursing program is the foundational structure that guides the entire curriculum. It's the philosophical belief system that outlines the program's values, mission, and goals, and it provides a coherent and logical way to organize and present the content to students.

A robust organizing framework is built upon several core concepts, often referred to as a nursing metaparadigm. These elements are interconnected and provide the context for all learning within the program.

1. Person-centered care  
2. Professionalism  
3. Teamwork and collaboration  
4. Safety  
5. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion  

Upon completion of the Associate Degree Nursing Program, students will be able to:

1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgment, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.  

2. Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.    

3. Apply therapeutic communication when collaborating with the patient, family, community, and members of the healthcare team.  

4. Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, innovation, and evidence-based practice.   

5. Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse; integrity, leadership, advocacy, and practice that is within legal and ethical boundaries.  

Program Goals

1. The WVC Nursing Program will maintain a first-time NCLEX-PN® and a first-time NCLEX-RN® pass rate that meets or exceeds the national average.
2. The WVC Nursing Program will maintain an overall employer satisfaction rate of 75% or greater.
3. The WVC Nursing Program will maintain an overall student satisfaction rate of 75% or greater.
4. Students will complete the Program within a three (3) year time period.

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