Yavapai College has announced the launch of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, RN-BSN. The announcement was made at a press conference held today at the YC Prescott Campus featuring college faculty, staff, students, Yavapai County healthcare leaders, and industry partners.
Application for the program and registration for classes is open for classes starting on January 13.
It is the second baccalaureate degree offered by Yavapai College, following its Bachelor of Science in Business Degree that launched this past fall semester.
It is designed for RN professionals ready to complete their Bachelor of Science Nursing Degree for career advancement in Leadership roles.
“This degree will change the lives of countless residents of Yavapai County. It is more than just a degree,” said Dr. Lisa Rhine, President of Yavapai College. “Yavapai College works to find the need and endeavors to meet it. YC provides the educational training that our students need to prepare them for living wage jobs that our local businesses so desperately need to support the residents of our county.”
Representatives from Yavapai County healthcare organizations were on hand to offer their thoughts on the degree:
“Partnering with Yavapai College helps us to strengthen our workforce now and into the future. We need qualified nurses, we need qualified physicians, and we need qualified support staff. The College is going to afford us that opportunity to collaborate for people not only to live here, get educated here but to have a career here,” said Dr. Anthony Torres, CEO of Dignity Healthy Yavapai Regional Medical Center.
“In the last year, we have seen Yavapai College launch a Behavioral Health Technician program, they’ve launched a Community Health Worker program, all of which was in response to the community need, but also the needs of the providers here. It has been an honor to collaborate with the College on making those things happen,” said Sunshine Dean, Vice president of Business Development of Spectrum Healthcare Group. “On behalf of Spectrum, I’d like to personally thank the College for really listening to the community's need and making sure that the college creates customized programs that are designed to serve that need.”
“This new degree shows Yavapai College’s commitment to providing attainable and affordable education to our communities that will strengthen our organization and many others. It allows us to further the critical care of our veterans and their families in need. We can’t say enough for all that you’re doing and all the resources that you’re putting forth for this community,” said Rita Hess, Associate Director of Patient Care Services at Northern Arizona Veterans Affairs Healthcare System.
About the Degree
Applications for the BSN (RN-BSN) degree open today, October 16th. Classes begin for the spring semester on January 13. To learn more about the degree and to apply to the program, visit www.yc.edu/bsn.
Registration for all of YC’s classes for the spring semester is now open. To register for classes, visit www.yc.edu/register.
Yavapai College is committed to establishing programs and workforce solutions that are created at the speed of business. This is evidenced by the recent launch of the Division of Workforce Innovation and Economic Development, which includes a department dedicated to supporting the needs of our local businesses, whether they’re in a startup phase or preparing for scaled growth. The college intends to be data-driven and focused on the future of Yavapai County from a workforce development and economic perspective.
Yavapai College operates six campuses and centers throughout Yavapai County and offers over 100 degrees and certificates, a baccalaureate degree, student and community services, and cultural events and activities.
To learn more about YC, visit www.yc.edu
