Program Outcome 1
NCLEX-RN pass rate of 80% on all first-time test-takers during the same 12-month period.
| Graduate Year | National NCLEX-RN Pass Rate Average for Associate Degree | Virginia Western Total Program | Virginia Western Traditional AAS | Virginia Western LPN to AAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 85.17% | 89.23% | 88.14% | 100% |
| 2020 | 82.80% | 79.66% | 83.72%* | 68.75%* |
| 2021 | 78.78% | 76.50% | 76.50%* | No cohort |
| 2022 | 77.91% | 96.83% | 95.83% | 100% |
| 2023 | 87.78% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2024 | 90.63% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2025 | 100% |
* corrected
Program Outcome 2 Revised
On-time program completion rate of at least 55% following nursing program matriculation (4 semesters).
| Graduate Year | Timeline | Virginia Western Total Program | Virginia Western Traditional AAS | Virginia Western LPN to AAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2018-2020 | 85.71% | 81.00% | 100% |
| 2021 | 2019-2021 | 74.00% | 74.00% | No cohort |
| 2022 | 2020-2022 | 69.00% | 64.00% | 83.00% |
| 2023 | 2021-2023 | 51.00% | 45.00% | 73.00% |
| 2024 | 2022-2024 | 61.00% | 54.00% | 86.00% |
| 2025 | 2023-2025 | 52.00% | 52.00% | No cohort |
Program Outcome 3
90% of graduates seeking employment will acquire nursing jobs as RNs within 12 months of graduation
| Graduate Year | Total Cohort Reporting RN Employment | Trad. Graduates Reporting RN Employment | LPN to AAS Graduates Reporting RN Employment | Response Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 90.00% 54/60 employed respondents | 90.90% 40/44 | 87.50% 14/16 | 100% 60/60 |
| 2021 | 97.91% 47/48 employed respondents | 97.91% 47/48 | No cohort | 92.30% 48/52 |
| 2022 | 100% 57/57 employed respondents | 100% 43/43 | 100% 14/14 | 93.40% 57/61 |
| 2023 | 97.43% 38/39 employed respondents | 96.55% 28/29 | 100% 10/10 | 97.50% 39/40 |
| 2024 | 89.5% 43/48 employed respondents | 91.67% 33/36 | 83.33% 10/12 | TBA /48 |
| 2025 | TBA | TBA | No cohort | TBA |
Data Sources
- Virginia Board of Nursing (VBON) https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Nursing/EducationPrograms/ProspectiveStudents/
- National Council for State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) https://www.ncsbn.org/Table_of_Pass_Rates_2019_Q4.pdf https://www.ncsbn.org/Table_of_Pass_Rates_2020_Q4.pdf https://www.ncsbn.org/public-files/Table_of_Pass_Rates_2021_Q4.pdf
https://www.ncsbn.org/public-files/NCLEX_Stats_2022-Q4-PassRates.pdf
https://www.ncsbn.org/public-files/NCLEX_Stats_2023_Q4_PassRates.pdf - VWCC AAS Nursing Completion Rates: IE reports dated 8/12/2019, 6/1/2020, 10/12/2021, 6/14/2022, 7/13/2023, 5/10/2024
- AAS Nursing Program Graduate Survey (employment) 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
**Note: Graduate self-reported data is not verified by an independent agency. - Kaplan IT Achievement Tests, student records by cohort year
- Level 4 Clinical Evaluation Tool, student records by cohort year
Updated: May 23, 2024
Program Cost & Length
Est. Tuition*: $
Program Length: 2 Years
Credits: 65
*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change. Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid.
Health Professions Advising
healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu
Fralin Center HP339
New Students: Chapman Hall
540-857-7341 or 540-857-6644
Fax: 540-857-6640
Program Head
Dr. Kelley Pennell
Coordinator of Nursing
DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) – University of Texas Health San Antonio, 2017
MSN with Adult Clinical Specialist Certification – University of Texas School of Nursing Austin, 2007
BS in Business Administration, University of Phoenix, 1996
AA in Liberal Arts, Dallas Community College, 1991
Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist-BC, Expires 2028
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