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Associate of Applied Science
John Tyler Community College
Program Details
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing
Associate of Applied ScienceAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing
John Tyler Community College
This degree prepares students to become registered nurses.Graduates of this program can take the NCLEX exam.
Outcomes
By the completion of this program, students will be expected to demonstrate an intermediate level of competency in the following skills:
- Provide patient centered care promoting therapeutic relationships, caring behaviors, and self-determination across the lifespan for diverse populations.
- Practice safe nursing care that minimizes risk of harm across systems and client populations.
- Demonstrate nursing judgment through the use of clinical reasoning, the nursing process, and evidence-based practice in the provision of safe, quality care.
- Practice professional behaviors that encompass the legal-ethical framework while incorporating self-reflection, leadership and a commitment to recognize the value of life-long learning.
- Manage client care through quality improvement processes, information technology, and fiscal responsibility to meet client needs and support organizational outcomes.
- Demonstrate principles of collaborative practice within the nursing and interdisciplinary teams fostering mutual respect and shared decision-making to achieve stated outcomes of care.
Program Credit Requirements

Program Requirements, Course Recommendations, and Cost to Complete features are coming March 2022
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
- Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
- View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
Program Overview & Guidance

Delivery Mode
In-Person
Delivery Mode
Online
Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Is This Degree Right For Me? | |
Program Requirements | |
Notes | Program Requirement Notes Students who are interested in our Nursing Program should first choose the A.S. Health Sciences as their major. Admission to the JTCC Nursing Program opens twice per year and is competitive. More information can be found at: https://www.jtcc.edu/academics/nursing-aas-additional-info/. This degree is offered at the Chester Campus. |
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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion | This is not required. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School |
Credit for Prior Learning | JTCC accepts multiple forms of credit for prior learning, including scores on standardized tests such as AP/IB/CLEP/DANTES as well as courses and training completed in the military, criminal justice academies, technology certification programs, and health services certification programs. See https://www.jtcc.edu/admissions/transferring-credits-to-tyler/ for more information. |
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College Level Information

Transfer Admission Application
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Transfer Students - Apply Here
Transfer Student Aid
See PAYING FOR TYLER for more information.
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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Is This College Right For Me? | At Tyler, our vision is "A success story for every student." With our small classes, our large number of courses and in-demand programs (including many online!), partnerships with area employers, and our award-wining faculty, JTCC can help you begin your journey to a Bachelor's degree, a job, or both! |
Transfer Student Catalog Year | A student's catalog year determined by their first semester of attendance. |
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | Not required. |
Where Can This Degree Transfer

This Section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. Please check with
the individual institutions for detailed advice.
Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level |
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Northern Virginia Community College | Nursing, A.A.S. | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Virginia Highlands Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Lpn To Rn Bridge | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Rappahannock Community College | AAS Degree in Nursing | Associate | Associate in Applied Science | 2-Year |
Rappahannock Community College | AA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Pre-BSN | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Nursing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Lord Fairfax Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing | Associate | Associates of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Tidewater Community College | Associate of Applied Science - Nursing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Wytheville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Nursing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Business Administration | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Paul D. Camp Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Nursing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Virginia Western Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Southside Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science with a major in Nursing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Lpn To Rn - Nursing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
New River Community College | Associate of Arts and Sciences in Education | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Blue Ridge Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
James Madison University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Major in Nursing | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 4-Year |
Danville Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Nursing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Radford University | BSN in Nursing | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 4-Year |
Old Dominion University | Nursing-BSN | Bachelor | BS in Nursing | 4-Year |
Southwest Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Eastern Mennonite University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN to BSN | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 4-Year |
Eastern Mennonite University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 4-Year |
Thomas Nelson Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Longwood University | Nursing-BSN | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 4-Year |
Longwood University | RN to BSN BSN | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 4-Year |
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Mountain Empire Community College | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Patrick & Henry Community College | Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing | Associate | Associate of Arts & Sciences | 2-Year |
University of Mary Washington | BSN | Bachelor | BSN | 4-Year |
The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year |
The University of Virginia's College at Wise | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year |
Virginia Commonwealth University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year |
Piedmont Virginia Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Nursing | Associate | Associate of Applied Science | 2-Year |
Germanna Community College | Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - specialization Pre-BSN | Associate | Associate of Arts and Sciences | 2-Year |
Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
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29-2061.00 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
31-1131.00 | Nursing Assistants | Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants. | Healthcare Support Occupations |
29-1141.01 | Acute Care Nurses | Provide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock. May care for pre- and post-operative patients or perform advanced, invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
29-1141.02 | Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | Assess, diagnose, and treat individuals and families with mental health or substance use disorders or the potential for such disorders. Apply therapeutic activities, including the prescription of medication, per state regulations, and the administration of psychotherapy. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
29-1141.04 | Clinical Nurse Specialists | Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice, clinic, or home. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
29-1141.03 | Critical Care Nurses | Provide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
25-1072.00 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
29-1141.00 | Registered Nurses | Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |