Associate Degree Nurse
The Treasure Valley Community College Nursing Program in Ontario, Oregon is a proud nursing school with a legacy of high-quality nursing education. The TVCC Nursing program has served the Eastern Oregon border community for over 60 years. In the past few years, the program has made great progress in many areas; the TVCC Nursing program is ACEN accredited with excellent pass rates and incredible faculty. The program is structured for success based on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) National nursing exam (NCLEX). TVCC students have had 100% pass rate on the NCLEX since 2020. Treasure Valley Community College's Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) program has achieved a top ranking in the RegisteredNursing.org annual assessment, a leading resource for the nursing industry, 2nd in Oregon! (https://www.registerednursing.org/state/oregon/#show)
The nursing program is a 60-credit program which is completed over six (6) quarters. It follows the TVCC schedule which includes summer, winter, and spring breaks. The program begins with the Fall term and concludes each Spring term, The Pinning Ceremony and Graduation are held annually, in June.
The nursing program is a 60-credit program which is completed over six (6) quarters. It follows the TVCC schedule which includes summer, winter, and spring breaks. The program begins with the Fall term and concludes each Spring term, The Pinning Ceremony and Graduation are held annually, in June.
| Year | Program Completion Rate | NCLEX-RN Pass Rate | Employment Rate 6 Months Post Graduation |
| 2025 | 70% | 89%-1st & 100%-2nd | 100% |
| 2024 | 84% | 100% | 95% |
| 2023 | 76% | 100% | 93% |
| 2022 | 75% | 100% | 100% |
It is optional for students to take the PN-NCLEX after successfully completing their 1st year of the TVCC Nursing program. This table shows the data of the students who chose this option.
| Dates | Number of Exam Takers | PN-NCLEX Exam Pass Rate |
| 07/2025 - 09/2025 | 11 | 100% |
| 07/2024 - 09/2024 | 4 | 100% |
| 07/2023 - 09/2023 | 5 | 100% |
Legal Limitations for RN Licensure:
Applicants should be aware that the following questions are asked on the registered nurse licensure exam application by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
Do you have a physical, mental or emotional condition which in any way impairs your
ability to practice nursing with reasonable skill and safety?
Have you ever been arrested, charged with, entered a plea of guilty, nolo contendere,
convicted of or been sentenced for any criminal offense, including driving under the
influence, in any state?
Individuals who may have a past chemical abuse, felonies, or believe that past circumstances
may interfere with their ability to sit for the licensure examination should contact:
Nursing Director at 541-881-5944 for recommendations prior to applying to the TVCC
Nursing Program.
The associate nursing program at Treasure Valley Community College at the Ontario campus is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate nursing program is approved. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
TVCC Nursing Program Accreditation
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Rd Suite 850
Atlanta GA 30326
404-975-5000
Oregon State Board of Nursing
17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd
Portland OR 97224
971-673-0685
