Desert Valley Nursing Institute
(909-800-5401 school cell
(760) 340-2717 message phone
73712 Alessandro Dr Suite B-3
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Hours: 9am-4pm
Mon-Thurs by appointment
Peggy Feig, RN, BA
Program Director/Administrator/CNA Instructor
Peggy Feig has over 35 years Nursing experience, with 20 years in Nursing education and holds a Bachelors degree in Career & Technical Education with a CA Teaching Credential in Health Science and Medical Technology. She has been an instructor and RN Director for both a CNA and LVN program. Her passion lies in educating the future of nursing, and to have a positive impact on patients resulting from competent and compassionate care.
Gail Vaccaro, RN
HHA & CNA Instructor
Gail came to DVNI with a wealth of knowledge and experience. She has spent most of her nursing career in the OR and Home Health. Her favorite part of teaching is lighting the fire under students to thirst for more knowledge and continue their nursing journey after graduation.
Cassandra Wynne, LVN
CNA Instructor
Cassandra has been a Licensed Vocational Nurse for over 25 years. She comes with a varied background which includes working with the elderly in Assisted Living/Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Home care. She loves teaching and it shows in her dedication to our student success. Her professionalism shines through as a great example for entry level nursing students.
Jeff Feig, EMT
CPR Instructor
Jeff is our lead CPR Instructor. His professional career includes being a firefighter in Michigan. He currently works in the field as an EMT. His dedication to helping students learn the importance of quick and competent care during a cardiac emergency is evident in the quality instruction he provides to our students and community.
