Rappahannock Community College

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.