A passing score on a national exam is now the only thing separating 45 new Yavapai College Nursing Program graduates and their dreams of joining the healthcare frontlines. The 45 men and women representing both the YC Prescott and Verde Valley campuses celebrated their successful nursing student journeys with a traditional pinning ceremony Dec. 9 in the YC Performing Arts Center. The pinning of each graduate by one or a bevy of loved ones was a highlight of the ceremony that also featured … [Read more...] about Healthcare Frontlines Soon to Gain More Than Forty New Nurses
YC president Lisa Rhine
YC Considering Four-Year Degrees
Yavapai College (YC) leaders are taking advantage of an opportunity made available when the Arizona Legislature passed Senate Bill 1453 and House Bill 2523 allowing Arizona community colleges to offer four-year degrees. Gov. Doug Ducey signed the legislation in May, which offers state community colleges the option to consider such degree programs. YC president Lisa Rhine has formed a group that is exploring the possible launching of such degrees. However, the group must first fulfill … [Read more...] about YC Considering Four-Year Degrees