Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing

Associate of Applied Science
Mountain Gateway Community College

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).

Outcomes

This program prepares graduates with the course work necessary to be eligible to apply to take the RN licensure examination (NCLEX-RN) and is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing. This program is also accrediated by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).


Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing
67
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing
67
Course Requirements Nursing
67
Prerequisite Course Requirements Nursing AA&S
14
Prerequisite Course Req Nursing
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
NSG Course Requirements
39
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Student must earn a minimum of 2.0 in each NSG course
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
NSG Course Requirements
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
BIO 142, 150 Course Requirements
8
BIO 142, 150 Course Req
4
Earn 4 credits: Complete the following
Earn 4 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OR
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Complete courses from the following Course list:
ENG 112 Requirement
6
ENG 112 Requirement
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
OT HUM EEE Requirement - 3 CR
3
OT HUM EEE Requirement - 3 CR
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
GPA Requirement RN
67
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree Upon completion you will be able to provide safe, direct care in acute and non-acute settings. You may also apply to sit for the examination to become a registered nurse.
Program Requirement Notes
Program Requirement Notes

Prerequisites: (Fall/Spring): 4 CR BIO, 1 CR College Success Skills, 3 CR English Composition, 3 CR ITE, 3 CR Psychology. Students will then take a total of 8 CR Biology, 3 CR English, 3 CR of a Humanities elective, and 42 CR of Nursing courses to include clinical labs.

Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Mountain Gateway Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree RN's typically earn $51.97/hour
Program Successes & Highlights Approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion We award SDV 100 credit for prior learning for transfer students who have completed an Associate degree or higher.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning Yes
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Mountain Gateway Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
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Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
External Link
Percent of Transfer Students
100%
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? MGCC provides a great start with small class sizes, personal service, and innovative programs with competetive prices.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Year of admission
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions None required
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.
Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in Lpn To Rn BridgeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAAS Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Pre-BSN SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Nursing - Online (RN to BSN) Completion TrackBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearOnline
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Science in Nursing - Traditional (Pre-licensure) Baccalaureate Completion TrackBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
George Mason UniversityNursing, BSNBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person, Online
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing: Advanced Placement Option for Licensed Practical NursesAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing - Hybrid Distance EducationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearHybrid
Longwood University Nursing BSNBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University Nursing: RN to BSN Degree Completion BSNBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Radford UniversityBSN in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person, Online
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science with a major in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Old Dominion UniversityNursing-BSNBachelorBS in Nursing4-YearIn-Person, Online
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Physical TherapyAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearHybrid
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Science NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBSN Option for RN to MSNBachelorBSN Option for RN to MSN4-YearIn-Person
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Science in Nursing, Major in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Nursing AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
University of Mary WashingtonBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Nursing4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityNursing, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Bluefield UniversityBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearOnline
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in NursingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearHybrid
Marymount University Nursing (BSN)BachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearIn-Person
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Science in NursingBachelorBachelor of Science in Nursing4-YearOnline
Germanna Community CollegeNursing Associate of Applied Science DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeLPN To RN - Nursing Associate of Applied Science DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeGeneral Studies - Specialization Pre-BSN Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeNursing, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
29-1141.01Acute Care NursesProvide 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
29-1141.02Advanced Practice Psychiatric NursesAssess, 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
29-1141.04Clinical Nurse SpecialistsDirect 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
29-1141.03Critical Care NursesProvide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
25-1072.00Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondaryDemonstrate 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
29-1141.00Registered NursesAssess 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