Nursing

Answer the call to care with Butte College’s Nursing programs. Whether you're beginning your journey as a certified nurse assistant (CNA) or advancing as a registered nurse (RN), our rigorous training and clinical experiences will prepare you for a fulfilling career in healthcare.

Programs

Program Name
Goal
Length
Flexibility
AS CA

Goal

Career or Transfer

Length

2-2.5 years

Flexibility

  • Main Campus
  • Offsite Clinicals
AS CA

Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement in Licensed Vocational Nursing

The Licensed Vocational Nursing program is a state-approved program that prepares students to qualify for the state board examination for licensure as a vocational nurse. The curriculum includes prerequisites and the equivalent of three academic semesters of nursing theory and supervised clinical experience, emphasizing bedside nursing across a variety of clinical settings. Students study common medical-surgical conditions, their causes, prevention, and treatment, with a focus on related nursing care, as well as psychology and sociology concepts relevant to the development, motivation, and reactions of both healthy and ill individuals. With additional GE graduates can attain an Associate Degree in Licensed Vocational Nursing.

Flexibility

The programs in this cluster require most of your nursing coursework at Main Campus, though course availability varies by term—you may need to combine Main Campus with Online sections to complete your requirements. Your general education requirements offer more flexibility, as you can take those at any of our centers or online. We recommend meeting with an advisor to build a schedule that fits your situation.

How this flexibility note was generated

⚠ AI-generated content can be wrong. This note was produced by Claude (Anthropic) by synthesizing the individual program flexibility statements in this cluster. Verify against the per-program reports before relying on it.
You are synthesizing a single cluster-level flexibility statement for a community college academic cluster (a group of related programs that share a department-page accordion).

CLUSTER
  Title: Licensed Vocational Nursing
  Programs in cluster: 2

PER-PROGRAM STATEMENTS
  • Licensed Vocational Nursing (AS Degree):
      You'll need to plan on attending Main Campus for most of your major's required coursework, though you won't find all of it there reliably — you'll have to combine Main Campus with other locations or Online for the gaps. Your general education requirements can be completed at any of our centers or online, which gives you flexibility there. I'd recommend meeting with an advisor to map out a schedule that works with your situation.
  • Licensed Vocational Nursing (Certificate of Achievement):
      You'll need to plan on attending Main Campus for most of your required nursing coursework, though not every course is offered there every term—you may need to combine Main Campus with Online sections to fill in gaps. Your general education requirements can be completed at any of our centers or online, giving you flexibility there.

WHAT TO WRITE
  Write 2 to 3 sentences that summarize the AVAILABILITY STORY shared by these programs. Most programs in a cluster will have similar availability — name the common pattern. Note distinct outliers ONLY if a program's availability story differs in a way that affects student decisions (e.g., one program is online-only, others are not).

  - Plain, student-facing language.
  - Refer to "the programs in this cluster" or "these programs" — don't list each program by name unless an outlier needs calling out.
  - If all programs share the same flexibility story, write one unified statement.
  - Do NOT list percentages, term codes, or jargon.
  - Lead with the most flexible/strongest availability and follow with caveats.
  - Refer to locations ONLY by official center names (Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, Skyway Center, Cosmetology Center, Online). NEVER use a city or town name — no Oroville, no Willows, and never "Chico" as a city. Write "at the Chico Center", never "in Chico" — even if a per-program statement below used a city name, do not repeat it.

OUTPUT
  Return ONLY the statement text. No preamble, no quotation marks, no markdown.
AS CA

Goal

Career or Transfer

Length

1-2 years

Flexibility

  • Main Campus
  • Glenn Center
  • Offsite Clinicals
AS CA

Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement Registered Nursing: LVN to RN (ADN)

The Associate in Registered Nursing: LVN to RN (ADN) program prepares Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) for licensure as Registered Nurses (RNs) at the Associate Degree level. The Certificate of Achievement program will provide training as a vocational nurse, and prerequisite courses are applied as the first year of a traditional two-year program. Two semesters of clinical nursing and additional GE provide the additional coursework required for RN licensure. Graduates are eligible to take the national/state examination for licensure and may pursue careers in hospitals, community and home health, long-term care, clinics, physicians’ offices, and private industries connected to health care.

AS CA

Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement in Accelerated Registered Nursing: LVN to ADN

A 30-unit option is available through the Certificate of Achievement in Accelerated Track Registered Nursing: LVN to RN (ADN) program, a state-approved pathway that provides Licensed Vocational Nurses with the coursework necessary to apply for licensure as Registered Nurses. The program applies vocational nursing training and prerequisite classes toward the first and second semester requirements, allowing students to move through the curriculum more quickly. With additional GE graduates can attain an Associate Degree in Accelerated Registered Nursing: LVN to RN (ADN).

Flexibility

The programs in this cluster require most of your nursing coursework at Main Campus, where the core required courses are reliably offered. The standard AS degree program offers the most flexibility for general education requirements across multiple locations and online, while the accelerated tracks require you to combine Main Campus and Online for some major coursework. Regardless of which program you choose, your general education requirements can be completed at various locations or online to fit your schedule.

How this flexibility note was generated

⚠ AI-generated content can be wrong. This note was produced by Claude (Anthropic) by synthesizing the individual program flexibility statements in this cluster. Verify against the per-program reports before relying on it.
You are synthesizing a single cluster-level flexibility statement for a community college academic cluster (a group of related programs that share a department-page accordion).

CLUSTER
  Title: LVN to ADN Pathways
  Programs in cluster: 4

PER-PROGRAM STATEMENTS
  • Registered Nursing: LVN to ADN (AS Degree):
      You'll need to do your major coursework at Main Campus, since that's where the required nursing courses are reliably offered. Some of your general education requirements can be completed at other Butte locations or online if that works better for your schedule, but plan on Main Campus for the core of your degree.
  • Registered Nursing: LVN to ADN (Certificate of Achievement):
      You'll need to spend most of your time at Main Campus, where the program's required nursing courses are reliably offered. You may also need to take some courses at Glenn Center or Online to fill in gaps, and you can complete your general education requirements at any of our locations or online.
  • Accelerated Track Registered Nursing: LVN to ADN (AS Degree):
      You'll need to combine Main Campus and Online to complete this program's required coursework, since neither location alone offers all the courses you'll need. Main Campus covers some of your major requirements, while Online fills additional gaps—plan on using both as you move through the degree. Your general education requirements can be completed at any of our centers or online, so you have flexibility there.
  • Accelerated Track Registered Nursing: LVN to ADN (Certificate of Achievement):
      You'll need to combine Main Campus and Online to finish this program—neither location alone has all the required nursing courses you need. Plan on taking some courses at Main Campus, filling in gaps with Online sections, and you can complete your general education requirements at whichever location works best for you.

WHAT TO WRITE
  Write 2 to 3 sentences that summarize the AVAILABILITY STORY shared by these programs. Most programs in a cluster will have similar availability — name the common pattern. Note distinct outliers ONLY if a program's availability story differs in a way that affects student decisions (e.g., one program is online-only, others are not).

  - Plain, student-facing language.
  - Refer to "the programs in this cluster" or "these programs" — don't list each program by name unless an outlier needs calling out.
  - If all programs share the same flexibility story, write one unified statement.
  - Do NOT list percentages, term codes, or jargon.
  - Lead with the most flexible/strongest availability and follow with caveats.
  - Refer to locations ONLY by official center names (Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, Skyway Center, Cosmetology Center, Online). NEVER use a city or town name — no Oroville, no Willows, and never "Chico" as a city. Write "at the Chico Center", never "in Chico" — even if a per-program statement below used a city name, do not repeat it.

OUTPUT
  Return ONLY the statement text. No preamble, no quotation marks, no markdown.
AS

Goal

Career or Transfer

Length

2-2.5 years

Flexibility

  • Main Campus
  • Offsite Clinicals
AS

Associate Degree in Registered Nursing

The two-year traditional Registered Nursing Associate Degree program prepares students for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) at the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) level. This four-semester program provides the theory and clinical training required for licensure, and upon completion, graduates are eligible to take the national/state licensure examination for registered nursing. Registered nurses may find employment in acute care hospitals, community and home health care, long-term care and skilled nursing facilities, clinics, physicians’ offices, and private industries that intersect with health care delivery.

AS

Associate Degree in Accelerated Registered Nursing

The Associate Degree in Accelerated Track Registered Nursing program prepares students for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) at the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) level. This three-semester program provides the theory and clinical training required for licensure, and upon completion, graduates are eligible to take the national/state licensure examination for registered nursing. Registered nurses may pursue employment in a variety of settings, including acute care hospitals, community and home health care, long-term and skilled nursing facilities, clinics, physicians’ offices, and private industries connected to health care delivery.

Flexibility

The programs in this cluster require most of your nursing coursework at Main Campus, where core classes are consistently offered, though the Accelerated Track also has some courses available online that you can mix into your schedule. You'll have flexibility completing your general education requirements at any of our centers or online, which gives you options around the edges of your degree. Meeting with an advisor before registering will help you map out a term-by-term plan that fits your situation.

How this flexibility note was generated

⚠ AI-generated content can be wrong. This note was produced by Claude (Anthropic) by synthesizing the individual program flexibility statements in this cluster. Verify against the per-program reports before relying on it.
You are synthesizing a single cluster-level flexibility statement for a community college academic cluster (a group of related programs that share a department-page accordion).

CLUSTER
  Title: Regular and Accelerated Registered Nursing
  Programs in cluster: 2

PER-PROGRAM STATEMENTS
  • Registered Nursing (AS Degree):
      You'll need to plan on attending Main Campus for your major's required nursing courses, since that's where they're reliably offered. You can complete your general education requirements at Main Campus or at other Butte locations and online, but the core of your degree will be at Main Campus. Meeting with an advisor before you register will help you map out a schedule that works for your situation.
  • Accelerated Track Registered Nursing (AS Degree):
      You'll need to be at Main Campus for most of your major's required coursework, though some courses are also reliably available online—you may find you mix both locations to fit your schedule. Since not every required course runs at Main Campus regularly, meeting with a counselor to map out your specific term-by-term plan is important. You can complete your general education requirements at any of our centers or online, which gives you flexibility around the edges.

WHAT TO WRITE
  Write 2 to 3 sentences that summarize the AVAILABILITY STORY shared by these programs. Most programs in a cluster will have similar availability — name the common pattern. Note distinct outliers ONLY if a program's availability story differs in a way that affects student decisions (e.g., one program is online-only, others are not).

  - Plain, student-facing language.
  - Refer to "the programs in this cluster" or "these programs" — don't list each program by name unless an outlier needs calling out.
  - If all programs share the same flexibility story, write one unified statement.
  - Do NOT list percentages, term codes, or jargon.
  - Lead with the most flexible/strongest availability and follow with caveats.
  - Refer to locations ONLY by official center names (Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, Skyway Center, Cosmetology Center, Online). NEVER use a city or town name — no Oroville, no Willows, and never "Chico" as a city. Write "at the Chico Center", never "in Chico" — even if a per-program statement below used a city name, do not repeat it.

OUTPUT
  Return ONLY the statement text. No preamble, no quotation marks, no markdown.
CC

Goal

Career

Length

1 semester

Flexibility

  • Main Campus
  • Glenn Center
  • Offsite Clinicals
CC

Certificate of Completion in Acute Care Nurse Assistant

(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) The Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide program prepares students for state certification as a Nursing Assistant through a minimum of 190 hours of instruction, including 82 hours of theory and 108 hours of supervised clinical training in a nursing facility. The program is offered in a 12-week format, three days per week, with classes scheduled for eight hours per day. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to take the written and manual skills exam for state certification.

CC

Certificate of Completion in Home Health Aide for the CNA

(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) The Home Health Aide for the Certified Nurse Assistant program is designed to prepare students to care for clients in the home care setting. Successful competition of the program allows a student to be certified in the Home Health setting.

CC

Certificate of Completion in Certified Nursing Assistant

(Not Eligible for Financial Aid) The Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide program prepares students for state certification as a Nursing Assistant through 190 hours of instruction, including 82 hours of theory and 108 hours of supervised clinical training in a nursing facility. Offered in a 12-week format, with classes held three days per week for eight hours per day, the program provides the knowledge and skills needed to qualify for the state written and manual skills certification exams.

Flexibility

Most programs in this cluster require coursework across multiple Butte locations or Online to complete your certificate, so you'll want to connect with a counselor to map out a schedule that works for your situation. The Certified Nursing Assistant program offers the most straightforward path, with reliable course availability at either Main Campus or Glenn Center. Regardless of which program you're in, your general education requirements can be completed at any of our centers or online, giving you flexibility in that portion of your studies.

How this flexibility note was generated

⚠ AI-generated content can be wrong. This note was produced by Claude (Anthropic) by synthesizing the individual program flexibility statements in this cluster. Verify against the per-program reports before relying on it.
You are synthesizing a single cluster-level flexibility statement for a community college academic cluster (a group of related programs that share a department-page accordion).

CLUSTER
  Title: Skill Builders
  Programs in cluster: 3

PER-PROGRAM STATEMENTS
  • Acute Care Nurse Assistant (Certificate):
      The required courses for the Acute Care Nurse Assistant certificate aren't reliably offered at any single Butte location. You'll need to combine multiple locations or Online to complete your major coursework, though general education can be taken at any of our centers or online. Meet with a counselor to build a schedule that works for your situation.
  • Home Health Aide for the CNA (Certificate):
      The required coursework for this certificate isn't reliably offered at any single Butte location, so you'll need to piece together your path across multiple sites or use Online to fill gaps. Your best move is to connect with a counselor who can map out which specific courses are running when and help you build a schedule that works for where you can be.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (Certificate):
      You can complete the required coursework for this certificate at either Main Campus or Glenn Center — both locations have reliable coverage of all major courses. Your general education requirements can be taken at any of our centers or online, so you have flexibility there, but plan on being at one of those two main locations for your core nursing assistant classes.

WHAT TO WRITE
  Write 2 to 3 sentences that summarize the AVAILABILITY STORY shared by these programs. Most programs in a cluster will have similar availability — name the common pattern. Note distinct outliers ONLY if a program's availability story differs in a way that affects student decisions (e.g., one program is online-only, others are not).

  - Plain, student-facing language.
  - Refer to "the programs in this cluster" or "these programs" — don't list each program by name unless an outlier needs calling out.
  - If all programs share the same flexibility story, write one unified statement.
  - Do NOT list percentages, term codes, or jargon.
  - Lead with the most flexible/strongest availability and follow with caveats.
  - Refer to locations ONLY by official center names (Main Campus, Chico Center, Glenn Center, Skyway Center, Cosmetology Center, Online). NEVER use a city or town name — no Oroville, no Willows, and never "Chico" as a city. Write "at the Chico Center", never "in Chico" — even if a per-program statement below used a city name, do not repeat it.

OUTPUT
  Return ONLY the statement text. No preamble, no quotation marks, no markdown.
Department Nursing

Full Time Faculty

Arah Hensley

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Patricia Hubbard

Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistan

Linda Cavaness

Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistan

Kristin A Sinha

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Michelle August

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Kelley Skinner

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

John Beadle

Nursing - Vocational Nursing Instruct

Liam Luden

Nursing - Vocational Nursing Instruct

Annie Connelly

Nursing - Vocational Nursing Instruct

Laurie Bowles

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Anna Dalby

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Andrea Slater

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Diane Wagster Penne

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Lisa Bocks

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Jennifer Juhl-Darlington

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Kelleen Galli

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Kimberly Wheeler

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Deana Ward

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Michael Hannan

Nursing - Vocational Nursing Instructor

Alexandra Watts

Nursing - Vocational Nursing Instructor

Associate Faculty

Mollie Openshaw

Nursing - Vocational Nursing Instruct

Amelia Taylor

Nursing - Certified Nursing Assistan

Jaide McMillin

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Laurie Meyer

Associate Dean, Nursing Programs

Jennifer Stevens

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Marguerite Holtkamp

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Jennifer Roush

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Maritsa Juarez-Whittaker

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Lynsey Cooprider

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Erin White

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Melissa Dunning

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Taylor Larson

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Joannie Berry

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Michelle Parsons

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Miranda Bedene

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Adrianna Snelling

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Jennifer Till

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Haley Maciel

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Amanda Carlile

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Cortney McLeod-Kerr

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Jennifer Gustafson

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Maya Armenta

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

Michael Silva

Nursing - R.N. A.D.N Instructor

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