ADN Programs in Virginia

The program is conditionally approved by the State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

The program is offered in a combination of classroom theoretical instruction and clinical practice experience opportunities in a range of healthcare facilities.

Graduates from the program are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination to become licensed Registered Nurses.  

Students who are not directly accepted into the clinical part of the nursing program will be enrolled in the pre-nursing curriculum affording those intending to be admitted to the nursing program a chance to complete as many of the general education courses and pre-requisites for the clinical section.  

Admission to the clinical part of the nursing program is competitive with students required to apply separately. LPNs entering the program are admitted in May while students with no nursing program enter the program in August. Priority is given to qualified residents from the Blue Ridge service area.

Admission Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED equivalency certificate
• Pre-requisite courses completed with a minimum of a ‘C’ grades
• Scores on the Nursing entrance examination

LPN’s applying for admission to the clinical component are required to present all the requirements of the regular admission criteria as well as an unencumbered current LPN license for the state of Virginia.

The ADN program offers two tracks for enrollment. The Traditional Track is offered in regular daytime classroom sessions Monday through Friday and clinical practice offered at various times including weekends and/or evenings.

The second track is the Hybrid Distance Education Track which offers theoretical instruction in a virtual format and clinical classes arranged during the day, on evenings and/or weekends.  

Admission Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
• Transcripts for all college level coursework if applicable
• A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• College placement test scores
• Nursing entrance test
• Current CPR certification for Health Care Providers from the American Heart Association

Students accepted into the program are required to submit proof of the following:

• Criminal background check
• Drug screening
• Physical Examination including tuberculin test and evidence of hepatitis-B vaccination or to sign a waiver
• Immunization series
• Dental Examination

The J. Sargeant Reynolds ADN program is fully approved by Virginia state board of nursing and students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to apply to sit for NCLEX.

Additional Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
• Enroll in Pre-Nursing and Allied Health Career Studies Certificate (cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher)
• Complete required science and general education courses
• Transcripts for all college level coursework (Minimum of a ‘C’ grade)
• Kaplan Nursing Admission Test

Admission to the nursing program is competitive. Qualified candidates will be ranked on the basis of their Kaplan Nursing Admission Test scores and the various components of their application.

Deadlines for applications for entry into the nursing program are on the 4th Monday of every September for enrollment in the spring semester, on the 4th Monday in January of each year for the summer quarter and on the 4th of Monday in March of each year for admission in the fall quarter.

LPNs and transfer students who have completed at least one semester of nursing classes with clinical practice are eligible to apply for advanced placement.  Applicants seeking advanced placement need to meet all application requirements including transcripts.

Transfer applicants need to present a written statement from their previous school establishing that they are students in good standing eligible to progress in the program.

All students who enter the program are required participate in a compulsory information session.

The Lord Fairfax Community College offers a four semester ADN program designed to prepare students to offer direct patient care as entry level practitioners in the nursing profession.

Students who graduate from the program will be awarded the AAS degree and are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination.

The ADN curriculum offers a combination theoretical and practical instruction allowing students to transfer credits for baccalaureate level work with maximum ease.  

Admission Requirements:

• College Application
• Nursing Application
• Placement tests covering Math, Comprehension and Writing skills
• High School diploma or GED equivalency certificate
• A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.5
• Evidence for IT competence
• TEAS admission exams

Applicants need to meet all admission requirements to be eligible for consideration to the program.The selection committee will make the final admission decision.

Applicants accepted in to the program will be required to submit physical history and examination, complete necessary immunization series, current CPR certification for health care providers from the American Heart Association and complete criminal background check including fingerprinting and drug screening required by affiliated clinical agencies and the licensing body.  

The Dabney S Lancaster Community College Nursing program is approved by the Virginia State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

Admission Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency certificate
• Pre-requisite courses with a ‘C’ grade or higher
• Transcripts for all college level coursework if applicable or high school transcripts
• Nursing Program Application Form
• Nursing Entrance Exam
• Placement Test Scores

Students will be accepted into the program on a ranking system according to the prerequisite courses completed and GPA. Students who meet the requirements for admission are required to complete the health assessment including tuberculin test and immunization series. Students accepted to the program will need to submit to drug screening after nursing orientation.

Students will need to show proof of CPR certification for health care providers and criminal background check if required.

Applications for admission into the nursing program are accepted on the first Monday of January for enrollment in the fall semester. Applications will be accepted until the class quota is filled.

Applicants to the program are admitted in August. Applicants to the program are advised to apply early as enrollment is limited. The deadline for complete applications is the 15th of March, and the 1st of Math for applicants wishing to take the TEAS at New River.

Admission Requirements

• College application
• Nursing program application
• High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
• Attendance at general information session
• Pre-requisite science courses completed before the 15th of March
• Scores for placement test for Math, writing and reading comprehension
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• TEAS scores

Applicants accepted into the program will be required to submit to a criminal background check and urine drug screening as a pre-requisite to taking part in clinical components. Students will also be required to complete and submit a health form including all required immunizations, submit proof of current CPR certification for Health Care providers from the American Heart Association or Professional Rescuers from the Red Cross. The college also advises that students carry insurance covering malpractice and accidents.

The Nursing program is approved by the Virginia State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

The nursing program offers students two tracks with the first ‘Traditional Track’ consisting of four semester with no summer requirements while the second Accelerated Online/Hybrid route offers four consecutive semesters of theoretical instruction online.

Licensed Practical Nurses seeking to transition into the RN program are eligible for the LPN to RN Transition program. This track acknowledges prior education and skills in the admission process.  

Admission Requirements:

• Application and acceptance to the college
• Be 18 years or older
• High School diploma or GED equivalency certificate
• Acceptable placement test scores
• Complete prerequisite science and math courses (minimum of a ‘C’ grade or better)
• A minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average on all transcripts
• Current CPR certification for healthcare providers from the American Heart Association
• Complete health assessment form including all required immunization series

Applicants enrolled in clinical components or seeking licensing may be required to submit criminal background check as the state can prohibit convicted felons from licensure.

The programs accept applications twice a year with priority given to the best qualified applicants who are also residents of the college service area. Applicants who are not accepted in an application period are able to reapply in the next period.

Admission Requirements:

• Apply and be accepted by the college
• Complete application for the nursing program
• High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
• Official transcripts for all secondary level course work and college level coursework (if applicable)
• Complete Compass Test
• Complete pre-requisite math and science courses
• Cumulative grade point average of 2.5 for all college level course work including general education prerequisites
• Pre-Nursing Admission Exam (HESI or equivalent)

Students accepted in to the program are required to submit to mandatory criminal background check and drug screening.

LPNs who have graduated from an accredited school and hold a current unencumbered license are eligible to be considered for advanced placement.

The program offers a five semester curriculum culminating in the AAS degree. This program is approval by the Virginia State Board of Nursing. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to apply to sit for the NCLEX RN. The program offers the necessary foundation for the opportunity to transfer to four year colleges and universities.

Admission Requirements:

• Application and Admission to the college
• High school diploma  or GED equivalency certificate
• An overall grade point average of 2.5
• Placement exams in reading, writing and mathematics
• Complete pre-requisite science and math requirements
• Nursing pre admission examination
• TEAS

Applications deadline for admission in the fall semester is the 31st of March at which time completed applications need to have been received by the college.  

Applicants accepted into the program are required to provide physical examination including all required immunizations. Students are also required to possess current CPR certification to be maintained throughout the period of enrollment in the nursing program. All students are required to submit to mandatory drug screening and criminal background check upon admission.

The Piedmont Virginia Community College ADN program offers a curriculum that can serve as a foundation for those students seeking to pursue a higher degree.

Applicants can enter the program for admission in the day or the evening & weekend study option. Students enrolled in the second option may be assigned to clinical over the course of one evening, Saturdays or Sundays.

Admissions Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency certificate
• Proof of algebra, reading and writing competency
• Proof of competency in science (Science grade point average of 2.0)
• TEAS  Exam
• Statement  of interest in nursing

Admission to the nursing program will be considered through a ranking system that will take into consideration all prerequisites for the Nursing program. Priority is given to students who are residents in the college’s service area: Buckingham, Albemarle, Louisa, Fluvanna, Charlottesville, Nelson and Greene.

The college will maintain a waiting list of qualified applicant only until the first week of August with applicants not admitted into the program required to reapply for admission in subsequent years.

The ADN program at Rappahannock offers a 2 year curriculum culminating in the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Admission Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
• Official Transcripts
• College placement test in math, writing and reading
• Complete pre-requisite science or math courses
• College placement tests in reading, writing and mathematics.
• A cumulative GPA or 2.5 or higher
• Proof of IT competency
• Pre-entrance examination for nursing (applicants who have completed a four year degree are exempt)

Applications for the nursing program are processed in the spring prior to the fall of intended enrollment.

Applicants admitted to the program are expected to attend a mandatory orientation session in the summer before the fall of intended enrollment.

Physical and dental exams including all required immunizations need to be completed before enrollment. Students are required to possess current CPR certification as well as submit to drug screening and criminal background check.

Students enrolling in clinical components are required to arrange for malpractice insurance.

This ADN program's curriculum consists of 72 credit hours of coursework consisting of 42 nursing credits and 30 general education credits to be concluded in five semesters of full time of study. The program admits students twice every academic year for admission in the fall and spring semesters.

Admission Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED equivalency certificate
• Completion of science and Math pre-requisites with a ‘C’ grade or higher
• TEAS entrance exam
• Applicant interview

If you are accepted into this program, you will be required to submit proof of program specific requirements. You will also be expected to present health assessment form including all required tests for contagious diseases and immunizations series.

Students should have negative criminal background and child protective screening as well as a negative drug test. Positive criminal background history or drug tests may affect a student’s ability to complete clinical components in healthcare facilities.

Students in the nursing program need to have a current CPR certificate for health care providers to be maintained throughout the period of enrollment period.

The program is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing  and is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission.

The curriculum offers a combination of theoretical and practical courses integrating clinical laboratory practice and high tech simulators for patient care as part of the preparation for direct patient care.

The curriculum is offered in five semesters of full time study culminating in the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing.  The program is designed to offer the foundations for maximizing the transferability of coursework to baccalaureate nursing programs.

Admission Requirements:

• Application  and admission to the college
• Attend the mandatory nursing information session
• Placement tests for math, reading and englsih
• Complete required science and math coursework
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5
• Nursing admission assessment exam

Admission to the program is competitive with students accepted into cohort groups. The program accepts two cohorts in the spring semester and two more in the fall.

LPNs seeking to enroll in the program can do so on the basis of either articulation or advanced placement admission.

If you are conditionally accepted into the program, you will need to meet the following program specific requirements before being allowed to enroll:

• Physical health assessment including testing for contagious diseases
• Criminal background check
• Current CPR certification for health care providers from the American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer from the Red Cross
• Nursing Liability Insurance
• Attend mandatory orientation session