The Advocate

Nursing major Lalina Binaley takes on multiple roles as she studies to become a certified nurse in the Contra Costa College nursing department.

Nursing major, wife finds inspiration in helping others

October 17, 2018

Nursing moms seek refuge from prying eyes

October 10, 2018

Nursing students, faculty gain spacious, updated classrooms

By Joel Umanzor, Staff Writer

October 10, 2018

The nursing department has received a face lift with new equipment, classrooms and lab facilities in the newly renovated Applied Arts Building. The department that was once housed in the antiquated Health Science Building has...

Nursing scholarships not awarded due to system failure

May 16, 2018

Nursing professor Fran Jacobs-Buster retires at the end of the semester in June after 27 years as a professor and mentor in Contra Costa College’s nursing program.

Nursing mentor Fran Jacobs-Buster moves on

May 16, 2018

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Cal State-East Bay nursing student Krystle Mendoza (center) emphasizes the need of internships in order to build up a resumé to Contra Costa Community College District students at Fireside Hall on Friday.

Nursing series reveals hardships, provides guidance

March 8, 2017

Platform improves digital exchange

By Reggie Santini, Advocate Staff

September 28, 2016

Online classes are providing students with advanced study options. Contra Costa College currently offers 68 online and hybrid courses to help students achieve their educational goals as quickly as possible. “I advocate for onlin...

Select colleges to pilot career technical education degree programs

February 3, 2015