Nursing & Emergency Management
Live A Life Of Service
The department of nursing and emergency management is PUC’s largest department and is known for producing competent, caring, and experienced professionals in the fields of nursing, allied health, and emergency services. Students have access to leading healthcare hospitals in Northern California, with clinical experiences at facilities located in Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Lake counties. Armed with the skills and knowledge to help care for those in need, there are many rewarding options available to students interested in these areas of study.
BS Emergency Services, Paramedic
The BS in Emergency Services, Paramedic is a unique hybrid program that allows students to complete three years at PUC in the Emergency Services Program and then take their paramedic training at any accredited (CAAHEP) program to be awarded their BS degree from PUC.
PUC Ranked In The 25 Best Undergraduate Nursing Schools
PUC has landed another top ranking! Gradreports ranked PUC as one of the top 25 colleges that offer a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, based on median salary one year after graduation. The schools on the list boast median starting salaries in the $89,400-$110,300 range.
Choose Your Campus
We offer an LVN to RN program at our Napa campus in a non-traditional core week format, designed for working healthcare professionals. Call (707) 965-7262 to learn more.
Be Employable
The Institute of Medicine has set the goal of having 80% of U.S. nurses BSN-prepared by 2020. Already in the Bay Area, a number of facilities and organizations are only accepting applications from new grad nurses who hold BSN degrees.
PUC’s RN to BSN Program Ranks #2 in Nurse.org for 2026
June 19, 2026
The Pacific Union College nursing program is pleased to announce that, alongside its latest ranking of #7 for producing the highest-paid nurses nationwide, it has now been ranked #2 on Nurse.org for the accessibility, online and in-person offerings, length, and academic quality of its fast-growing RN-to-BSN program.
PUC Ranks #7 in Producing Highest Paid Nurses Nationwide
June 18, 2026
In May, Pacific Union College was ranked #7 for its bachelor’s program in nursing, with graduates earning a median annual income of $141,000. PUC's RN-to-BSN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and is designed to prepare registered nurses for leadership, graduate education, population health, evidence-based practice, and professional nursing roles in today's healthcare environment.
Fiji Medical Mission Leaves Lasting Impact on Locals & Students
May 21, 2026
From March 19 to 29, 23 students and two nursing professors from Pacific Union College traveled to Mana, Fiji for a medical mission trip. Accompanied by physicians, dentists, and nurse practitioners from Loma Linda University, they treated 271 medical patients, 101 dental patients, and 53 optical patients.
Sandra Ringer and Kimberly Dunker Win Most Distinguished Poster Award at CACN Conference
May 1, 2026
During the 2026 California Association of Colleges of Nursing Conference (CACN) in Palm Springs, CA, Assistant Professor of Nursing and Director of the RN to BSN Program, Sandra Ringer, and former PUC Dean of Nursing, Kimberly Dunker, won the Most Distinguished Poster award for exploring emotional intelligence among PUC senior nursing students.