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The Nursing degree is designed to prepare selected students to qualify as contributing members of a healthcare team, rendering direct patient care as beginning practitioners of nursing in a variety of health service organizations. Classroom and clinical experiences will include lifespan from birth to death. Graduates will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Licensure is required in order to be employed as a registered nurse. The nursing program is approved by the State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

The Pre-Nursing career studies certificate prepares students who wish to enter into the Nursing A.A.S. degree program at Blue Ridge Community College.

The Health Sciences I and II Career Studies Certificates is designed for the student who desires to pursue allied health programs at CVCC or other schools of choice including nursing programs. Students transferring to other schools are responsible for verifying transferability of CVCC courses.

The Health Sciences I and II Career Studies Certificates is designed for the student who desires to pursue allied health programs at CVCC or other schools of choice including nursing programs. Students transferring to other schools are responsible for verifying transferability of CVCC courses.

The Associate Degree Nursing program provides students with the classes needed to be eligible to apply to take the RN licensure examination (NCLEX-RN) to become a Registered Nurse.  Lectures, labs and clinicals are required.  The program is nationally accredited by ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing).

The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing is designed to prepare students for careers as registered nurses. This degree should be chosen by students who wish to work in a variety of occupations where the skills and knowledge of the registered nurse are either required or desirable, including direct patient care, healthcare management and supervision, and health education. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the National Licensure Examination leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).

The RN to BSN program is a degre completion program for working nurses who want to complete a bachelors degree. The program is specifically deisgned for busy, working professionals.

Whether you were inspired by a nurse you know, you love the idea of helping others, you enjoy science, or you like the stability and reputation of nursing, our program will help you become the best nurse you can be. Our program prepares you to become a BSN prepared RN, a career in high demand across the country. You will be ready to serve and lead in a variety of nursing settings. Our graduates are also prepared for further graduate studies, like a masters of science in nursing and a doctor of nursing practice.

The two-year Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing curriculum is designed to prepare selected students to qualify as contributing members of the healthcare team, rendering direct patient care as beginning practitioners of nursing in a variety of health service facilities. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, students will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination, leading to licensure as a registered nurse (RN). The Associate Degree of Applied Science in Nursing program is designed to meet the requirements leading to professional licensure in the state of Virginia. Each state has its own requirements concerning licensure where passing the NCLEX degree is one of those requirements; other requirements may differ from those in Virginia. Additional information regarding out of state licensure can be found on their professional licensure website or the NCSBN webpage for professional licensure requirements: https://www.ncsbn.org/14730.htm It is also designed to provide a base of general education from which the individual student will grow and develop as a person, worker, and citizen of the community. Students who successfully complete the curriculum are awarded the Associate in Applied Science degree with a major in Nursing.

The Advanced Standing (LPN to RN) applicant must meet the same admission requirements listed under Admission Requirements for All Nursing Applicants. The LPN to RN applicant must demonstrate application of knowledge of basic nursing concepts through performance on a standardized nursing achievement test. The applicant is responsible for the cost of the tests. Successful completion of the achievement test does NOT guarantee admission into the 200 level nursing program courses.

The Pre-BSN Specialization of the General Studies Transfer Degree prepares students for entry into a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. This curriculum incorporates the general education courses required by most BSN programs. When taken concurrently with the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Nursing degree at Germanna, students in this curriculum can complete the first three years of a RN to BSN program prior to transfer. This curriculum may also provide a program of study for students preparing to apply to the Associate in Applied Science in Nursing program at Germanna. Additionally, this program provides Registered Nurses who are interested in pursuing RN-BSN programs at a four-year colleges or universities an opportunity to complete most General Education courses prior to transfer. Like other transfer degree programs, students pursuing the Pre-BSN Specialization take courses that are accepted at most public four year institutions in a wide variety of baccalaureate degree programs. However, students are responsible for confirming the transfer options at their four year institution of choice.

Students will learn the skills and knowledge to work as a registered nurse. Students who complete the program can apply to take the licensing exam.

Our pre-licensure BSN program graduates 226 students per year incorporating patient care simulation, be it with high fidelity mannequins or standardized patients (trained live actors), into clinical and courses. Our senior level transition to practice course includes a review of critical skills and preparation for the NCLEX (RN certification and licensure exam). Seniors enjoy an expanded 7-week "capstone" practicum their final semester, working full-time with a preceptor in a hospital or other clinical agency.

This degree prepares students to become registered nurses.Graduates of this program can take the NCLEX exam.

This degree prepares students to become registered nurses. Graduates of this program can take the NCLEX exam.

The Department of Nursing offers a four-year (pre-licensure) program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Built on a strong science foundation, the program includes coursework in the liberal arts and humanities and extensive clinical experiences in both healthcare settings and in the clinical simulation laboratory. The Nursing program includes a final semester intensive practicum. In addition, the Department of Nursing offers an RN to BSN Degree Completion Program for nurses who have graduated from accredited associate degree programs and are licensed as a Registered Nurse. The department contributes to the university's mission by developing Citizen Leaders who can meet the health care needs of our region, our state and beyond. Longwood has a chapter of the Student Nurses Association, linking our students to other nursing students nationwide. The department and program are approved by the Virginia State Board of Nursing and the Virginia State Council on Higher Education. The baccalaureate program at Longwood University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation). To ensure students have a fundamental understanding of core competencies, minimum grade of C must be earned in every pre/co-requisite to nursing courses, all courses listed under nursing major requirements, and additional degree requirements. Nursing courses must be completed in the defined sequence (i.e. NURS 210 and NURS 220 must be completed prior to taking NURS 230).  A cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75 must be achieved by the beginning of each fall semester or students will forfeit their seat in the nursing program. Students who do not progress to the next NURS course due to a grade in the prerequisite course, failure, withdrawal, or postponed enrollment for any reason will be considered on delayed progression. Students are subject to specified course grading and progression requirements listed in the Nursing Student Handbook.

The RN to BSN program provides a unique, flexible, cohort approach to learning for non-traditional students who have graduated from accredited associate degree programs and are licensed as Registered Nurses. This innovative online nursing curriculum is offered as 7-week blocked courses whereby students can choose a part-time track of 1 course each block or a full-time track of 2 courses per block. The program provides a foundation for professional nursing practice and will equip students for further learning opportunities in graduate study and advance practice. Upon admission to the program, all appropriate community college courses with a C or better will be accepted for transfer into Longwood University. Additional general education courses will be required in order to complete the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. These courses can be taken either at Longwood University or any regionally accredited institution.

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing (AAS Nursing Program) at Lord Fairfax Community College (LFCC) is designed to prepare students to master entry-level registered nurse knowledge. Students will integrate the art of nursing skills with the science of health education in order to provide holistic client care. Upon satisfactory completion of this program, the student will be eligible to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing examination (NCLEX-RN), for licensure as a registered nurse (RN). Opportunities for the entry level RN include employment in a myriad of health care settings.

The purpose of the Virginia Appalachian Tricollege Nursing Program (VATNP) and other nursing programs of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is to provide affordable, community access to quality nursing education. The VCCS nursing programs prepare qualified students to provide safe, competent, entry-level nursing care in 21st century healthcare environments. Students are prepared to meet the ever-increasing complexity of the healthcare needs of the citizens of Virginia.

The College and University Transfer program is designed for students who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree program at a four-year college or university, or who are not yet prepared to select a definite career objective.

Nursing is a rapidly changing, highly rewarding profession. Today's nurse must have a strong academic background, balanced with deep, nurturing values to deliver quality healthcare and shape the future of the profession. Today's nurse must understand the importance of developing partnerships within the community to provide health care to its constituents, and understand individuals' cultural and genetic differences. Today's nurse must also understand the interdisciplinary nature of the modern health care team and learn to work effectively within the team environment. Old Dominion University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is the program for today's nurse. There are three programs within our BSN degree programs. The Prelicensure Program is ideal for students from a variety of educational backgrounds: high school graduates, those with associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees in fields other than nursing, and military and civilians who are making career changes. The Post-licensure track is for those who are already licensed as an RN and who want to advance their career by earning a BSN. The Post-licensure program has been successfully delivering quality nursing education to RNs at a distance since 1987. Lastly, the Concurrent Enrollment program is an entry-level BSN program that allows students to complete their degree while remaining in their community. The Concurrent Enrollment program blends ODU RN-BSN course work with the AAS curriculum thus, each semester students will have a schedule that includes AAS nursing courses at the affiliated institution and online ODU RN-BSN courses.

The nursing major prepares selected students to qualify as practitioners of technical nursing in a variety of health service facilities.

This program is designed to prepare a student for entry level practice in the health care field in the area of patient care in a variety of health service facilities and/or desires to advance in the nursing field creating a pathway to registered nursing/practical nursing.

The nursing major prepares selected students to meet needs as workers in technical nursing in many health care facilities. After completion of the program, students will be able to take the National Council Licensure Exam Registered Nurse. The program provides a background for transfer choices to four-year schools.

The Pre-Nursing Career Studies Certificate offers foundational courses from the AAA in nursing curriculum and the nurse aide courses to prepare students for entry into the Nursing Program. Although completion of the certificate does not guarantee admission to the Nursing Program, the career studies certificate provides a curriculum that accurately reflects the intentions and goals of the students enrolled. This option includes most of the courses within the Nursing Curriculum that can be completed prior to Nursing Program admission. At the completion of this certificate program the student is eligible to sit for the Virginia Board of Nursing Nurse Aide Certification Exam.

The two-year associate degree in nursing (ADN) program is designed to prepare graduates to be contributing members of the health care team, providing direct patient care as beginning practitioners of professional nursing in structured care settings. Graduates of the ADN program will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN Examination required for licensure as registered nurses (RN). Employment opportunities for registered nurses include staff positions in hospitals, extended care facilities, physicians’ offices, clinics, and other structured health care settings.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree prepares graduates for the professional roles of a registered nurse. Graduates of the BSN program are prepared to deliver and evaluate patientcentered care while demonstrating clinical competency, critical thinking skills and caring behaviors. The BSN program builds upon a strong foundation of general education courses and prepares students to take the National Council Licensure Exam-RN (NCLEX-RN).

The associate of applied science degree in nursing is designed to prepare students as beginning practitioners in the art and science of nursing, and to deliver direct client care in a variety of health care facilities and settings. At the completion of the nursing program, students will be able to integrate nursing skills, including appropriate ethical values and legal principles, with health teaching to provide safe and effective total client care. Students will also learn to coordinate the care of their clients in a variety of health care settings. At successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) leading to licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in Virginia.

The Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree: Pre-BSN Specialization is designed for 1) students who plan to pursue either traditional pre-licensure baccalaureate in nursing programs; 2) students who have graduated from RCC, another VCCS nursing program, or a private nursing program and who are pursuing post-licensure completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN); and, 3) currently enrolled students in the ADN program at RCC who want to complete requirements for the BSN as they complete their pre-licensure education. Must be advised and approved by a nursing program advisor in order to be placed in this plan.

Prepares students for competitive admission or guaranteed admission to the Associate Degree in the Nursing (ADN) program or the Practical Nursing (PN) Certificate program with the majority of general education courses completed. All courses in the first semester of this CSC earn curricular credits needed for ranking of applicants. Provides an occupational credential as a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) for employment allowing students admitted to the nursing programs to be employed in health care settings. Students are eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) exam leading to certification as a nurse aide in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The program in Nursing equips the student with the knowledge and skills needed to begin professional practice in the care, counseling, and education of health care consumers in a variety of settings. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the student is eligible to take the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensing Exam-Registered Nurse). The SVCC Nursing Program assists in providing a competent entry-level Registered Nursing workforce for health care providers in Southside Virginia. SVCC works in conjunction with local PN programs and Old Dominion University's Teletechnet BSN Program to encourage continuing education.

The two year Associate of Applied Science degree curriculum in Nursing is designed to prepare selected students to qualify as contributing members of the health team, rendering direct patient care as beginning practitioners of nursing in a variety of health service facilities. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, students will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination leading to licensure as a registered nurse (RN).

If you are completing an Associate of Science or Arts or an Applied Nursing program you can apply to complete the RN to BSN program online and complete your bachelor's degree in one year if all prerequisites are met.

Earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at UVA Wise will prepare you to be a skilled, kind, and caring nurse in a variety of clinical settings. In 2019, 100 percent of UVA Wise graduates in nursing passed their licensure exams.

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) program in Nursing is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills required for entry-level registered nurses. Students who successfully complete program requirements and attain licensure as registered nurses are prepared to enter the workforce as members of the healthcare team in physician’s offices, clinics, hospitals, long term care facilities, and mental health facilities. While designed to prepare graduates for immediate entry into the workforce, the program is articulated with select four-year institutions to benefit those seeking baccalaureate-level study in the field.

This career studies certificate program offers foundational courses from the A.A.S. in the Nursing curriculum to prepare students for entry into the Nursing Program. Although completion of this certificate does not guarantee  admission to the program, the career studies certificate provides a curriculum that accurately reflects the intentions and goals of the students enrolled.

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Nursing prepares students who wish to pursue careers as Registered Nurses (RNs). Graduates may seek employment in acute care, doctor's offices, health departments, home health services, hospices, long-term care facilities, and mental health and rehabilitation centers. Students take courses in both theoretical and practical applications of nursing care. The program integrates clinical laboratory practice using state-of-the-art patient care simulators and laboratory equipment for enhanced preparation in the field of health care. Admission to the Nursing program is competitive; therefore, admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the program. Detailed information regarding the admission criteria, selection process, etc. can be found in the Beazley School of Nursing Admissions Procedures and Information Booklet, which can be reviewed or downloaded from the tcc.edu website (search keywords "nursing admission procedures"). Prospective nursing students must also attend a Nursing Program Information Session, which is held on the Portsmouth Campus. Please see the Nursing Program Information Session schedule online at tcc.edu (search keywords "nursing information session"). LPN to RN Options Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who wish to pursue their RN course work have one option: Advanced Placement. Additional information can be found in the Nursing Admission Procedures and Information Booklet or online at tcc.edu (search keywords "LPN to RN"). TCC's Beazley School of Nursing program has been awarded Continuing Accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000, www.acenursing.org. The Nursing program is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing.

The PM/RRT to Registered Nurse program prepares paramedics and respiratory therapists for entry into the nursing program with advanced standing. 

The B.S., Nursing program has three pathways to degree: traditional, accelerated B.S., and R.N.-B.S. The traditional B.S. and accelerated B.S. are both offered in-person and are for those seeking an R.N. license. The R.N. to B.S. completion is offered entirely online and is for licensed R.N.s seeking to complete their bachelor's degree.

This program prepares students for entry level nursing care. Students completing the program can sit for the registered nursing exam.

This program is designed for licensed practical nurses to prepare for entry level nursing care. Students completing the program can sit for the registered nursing exam.

The Nursing Program prepares graduates to sit for the exam to attain licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Program description for the Academic Plan Table (shows in EAB): This career studies certificate provides a pathway for completing the prerequisite courses and general education requirements for the restricted admissions Nursing associate degree program. It also prepares students to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification exam.

This two year program is designed to prepare students to provide direct patient care as beginning nurses in the health care setting. Successful students will be eligible to make application to the Board of Nursing for their respective state to be considered for eligibility to leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse (R. N.).