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% | 78.00% | 78.00% | N/A |
| 2022 | 77.91% | 96.83% | 95.83% | 100% |
| 2023 | 87.75% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Program Outcome 2
On-time program completion rate of 65% within three years of each student’s admission.
| Graduate Year | Timeline | Virginia Western Total Program | Virginia Western Traditional AAS | Virginia Western LPN to AAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2017-2020 | 69.90% | 66.70% | 100% |
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% | N/A |
| 2022 | 2020-2022 | 69.00% | 64.00% | 83.00% |
| 2023 | 2021-2023 | 51.00% | 45.00% | 73.00% |
Program Outcome 3
90% of graduates seeking employment will acquire nursing jobs as RNs within 6 months of graduation
| Graduate Year | % of Total Graduates Employed as RNs |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 95.38% |
Program Outcome 3 Revised: 90% of graduates seeking employment will acquire nursing jobs as RNs within 12 months of graduation.
| Graduate Year | % of Total Graduates Employed as RNs |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 90.00% |
| 2021 | 97.90% |
| 2022 | 100% |
| 2023 | TBA |
Data Sources
- Virginia Board of Nursing (VBON)
NCLEX Registered Nursing Programs Current Year (virginia.gov) - 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
NCLEX_Stats_2023_Q4_PassRates.pdf (ncsbn.org) - VWCC AAS Nursing Completion Rates: IE reports dated 8/12/2019, 6/1/2020, 10/12/2021, 6/14/2022, 7/13/2023
- *AAS Nursing Program Graduate Survey (employment) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
*Note: Graduate self-reported data and not verified by independent agency. - Kaplan IT Achievement Tests, student records by cohort year
- Level 4 Clinical Evaluation Tool, student records by cohort year
Updated: February 2, 2024
COST OF ATTENDANCE
The cost of attendance is an estimate of the costs a student may have while at Virginia Western.
ADVISING
healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu
Fralin Center HP339
New Students: Chapman Hall
540-857-7341 or 540-857-6644
Fax: 540-857-6640
Mailing address:
School of Health Professions
3091 Colonial Ave., SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
PROGRAM HEAD
Kathy Smith
Interim Nursing Program Head
Diploma in Nursing – Roanoke Memorial School of Nursing, 1978
Bachelor of Science – Roanoke College, 1979
Master of Science in Nursing – West Virginia University, 1985
Certified Nurse Educator (CNE), National League for Nursing, 2020
SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Martha Sullivan, Dean