OUR MISSION

The mission of NCP College of Nursing is to educate adults to become effective and efficient entry level health-care providers. The Nursing Assistant Training, the ACNA Acute Care training, and the Vocational Nursing Program were developed to meet the growing demand for health-care providers in a hospital and/or variety of health-care settings. The faculty and administration are committed to assist the students in gaining knowledge and developing the essential skills and competencies that prepare them for entry-level employment in the health-care system.

HISTORY

NCP College of Nursing, a division of Nursing Care Providers, Inc., began in 1982 as a provider of per diem staff nurses for local hospitals. Since then, it has responded to the growing needs of the community for health care professionals by expanding its facilities to high need areas and offering much-needed programs for nursing assistants, home health care providers, and vocational nurses. The following shows NCP’s developmental history in health care programs:

1982 -Began to provide per diem staff nurses to local hospitals.

1987 - Provided home health care services.

1989 - Opened new offices in Fremont, Miami, and Pasadena.

1993 - Started a Nursing Assistant program in South San Francisco, later followed by Home  Health and Acute Care programs. Other training sites also opened in San Bruno, Oakland and Walnut Creek.

1997 - Offered required general science courses in San Bruno in preparation for Vocational Nursing Program.

1998 - Offered full-time and part-time Vocational Nursing Programs in San Bruno.

2001 - NCP discontinued its part-time Vocational Nursing Program and moved its main campus to South San Francisco. It also offered the required general science courses and full-time Vocational Program in San Leandro.

2002 - Offered general science courses and Vocational Nursing program in Hayward.

2003 - Hayward became a branch campus of NCP.

2006 - A 4800 sq. ft. facility opened in Hayward adjacent to the NCP Hayward Branch. Presently, it houses a Skills Lab, a library, a computer lab, a student lounge, one multi-purpose classroom, a faculty office, and three administrative offices.

NCP College of Nursing is accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician and is approved by the Bureau for Private Post Secondary and Vocational Education and the California Department of Health Services. It is also approved under the provisions of Title 38, United States Code, to train eligible veterans.

The California Board of Registered Nursing also approved NCP as a continuing education provider. NCP is also a testing site for Nursing Assistant Certification as approved by the American Red Cross.