{"id":16227,"date":"2026-03-04T14:40:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T19:40:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=16227&#038;preview_id=16227"},"modified":"2026-03-04T14:49:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T19:49:41","slug":"nursing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/nursing\/","title":{"rendered":"Nursing (AAS)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id16227_bbc66e-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id16227_bbc66e-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id16227_bbc66e-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id16227_bbc66e-9a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id16227_bbc66e-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id16227_bbc66e-9a > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id16227_bbc66e-9a alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column16227_cd2ab7-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16227_cd2ab7-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16227_cd2ab7-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16227_cd2ab7-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16227_cd2ab7-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16227_cd2ab7-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16227_cd2ab7-9b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16227_cd2ab7-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16227_cd2ab7-9b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16227_cd2ab7-9b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Application deadline: March 1<\/strong> &#8211; Fall 2027 materials are not yet available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know the average registered nurse in the Roanoke Valley makes $29.16 per hour? The AAS Nursing Program at Virginia Western Community College is a pre-licensure RN program that prepares you to work in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, schools, homecare, and doctor&#8217;s offices. With a career in nursing, you can make a difference! Begin your journey today and earn a living while serving your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in applying to the AAS Nursing program, we encourage you to explore the information linked in the menu to learn more about the process.&nbsp; Once your application and transcripts have been reviewed, our office can provide academic guidance to help prepare students for possible entry into this program.&nbsp; If you need further assistance, you may contact our office.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&amp;poid=3461&amp;returnto=2597\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#53c6d6;text-transform:uppercase\">What Classes Do I Take?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transferring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re considering an AAS program and interested in transferring to a four-year college or university, contact a program advisor upon entry to the program to discuss your plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Virginia Western has entered into the following agreement specific to the Nursing program. This list is subject to change, and the most current agreements can be found on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/transfer\/transfer-agreements\/\">Transfer Agreements<\/a>&nbsp;page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Old Dominion University:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/VWCC_RNtoBSN.pdf\">RN to BS in Nursing<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Approval<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>This program has full approval by the Virginia Board of Nursing.<\/em><\/strong><br>Virginia Board of Nursing, Perimeter Center<br>9960 Maryland Drive, Suite 300,<br>Henrico, VA 23233-1463<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhp.virginia.gov\/Boards\/Nursing\/\">https:\/\/www.dhp.virginia.gov\/Boards\/Nursing\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accreditation<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"288\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/ACEN-Seal-Color-Web.jpg\" alt=\"ACEN Accreditation Seal\" class=\"wp-image-16228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/ACEN-Seal-Color-Web.jpg 288w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/ACEN-Seal-Color-Web-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 288px) 100vw, 288px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The registered nursing program at Virginia Western Community College at the Roanoke campus in Roanoke, Virginia is accredited by the:<br>Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)<br>3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400<br>Atlanta, GA&nbsp; 30326<br>404-975-5000<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acenursing.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.acenursing.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the registered nursing program is&nbsp;<em>Continuing Accreditation<\/em>. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acenursing.org\/search-programs\">ACEN Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission for the Concept Based Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The mission of the Virginia Western nursing program is to provide affordable, community access to quality nursing education. The Virginia Western nursing program prepares qualified students to provide safe, competent, entry-level nursing care in 21st century healthcare environments. Students are prepared to meet the ever-increasing complexity of the healthcare needs of the citizens of Virginia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Philosophy &#8211; Concept Based Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Virginia Western nursing faculty ascribe to the core competencies for nursing and nursing education. While firmly based in science and the arts, the essence of nursing is caring and compassionate patient centered care. Ethical standards, respect for individual dignity, and consideration of cultural context are implicit in the practice of patient centered care. The nurse advocates for patients and families in ways that promote self-determination, integrity, and ongoing growth as human beings. Nursing care is provided in collaboration with the patient, the family and members of the health care team. The nurse displays a spirit of inquiry by examining evidence to improve quality of care, promote safety and improve patient outcomes. Nursing judgment is integral to making competent decisions related to the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Information management essential to nursing care is communicated via a variety of technological and human means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shared Beliefs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AAS Nursing Program faculty&nbsp; are dedicated to improving the health of our community through development of future nurses who are distinguished as safe, competent professionals, dedicated to the highest standards of care. Faculty believe in the potential of adults to learn and master new knowledge. To that end, faculty engage students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings to help students apply and master new knowledge, necessary to prepare them for the nursing profession.&nbsp; Faculty believe lifelong learning is required of all nurses who have stewardship in the care of our community.&nbsp; Students are encouraged to acquire a firm educational foundation for practice that continues throughout their careers from novice to expert nurses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Learning Outcomes for the Concept Based Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/nursing\/learning-outcomes\/\">Student Learning Outcomes can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">End of Program Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Virginia Western is committed to the overall excellence of its AAS Nursing program through the following end-of-program outcomes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kaplan Testing and Clinical Evaluation methodologies will demonstrate that Virginia Western AAS Nursing students have achieved each end of program student learning outcome (EPSLO).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virginia Western AAS Nursing program will attain a National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse&nbsp;<strong>(NCLEX-RN)&nbsp;<em>pass rate of 80% on all first-time test-takers during the same 12 month period.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virginia Western AAS Nursing program will demonstrate a program&nbsp;<strong><em>completion rate of at least 55%<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;following nursing program matriculation (4 semesters).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virginia Western anticipates that&nbsp;<strong><em>90% of graduates seeking employment will acquire nursing jobs as RNs within 12 months of graduation.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Licensure Disclosure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Current and prospective students located outside the state of Virginia or who may be considering licensure in a state other than Virginia should review the disclosure information for this program here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/about\/professional-license-disclosures\/\">Virginia Western Professional License Disclosures for Students Outside of Virginia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column16227_d46ab7-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column16227_d46ab7-46 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16227_d46ab7-46 > 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.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16271_0b7621-04 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16271_0b7621-04 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/nursing\/\"><strong>Nursing Home &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16271_96ec75-30 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16271_96ec75-30 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16271_96ec75-30 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&#038;poid=3461&#038;returnto=2597\"><strong>Curriculum &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16271_f8cd53-d1 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16271_f8cd53-d1 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16271_f8cd53-d1 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/NursingChecklist.pdf\"><strong>Admission Requirements (PDF) &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16271_fcc14c-cc > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16271_fcc14c-cc > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16271_fcc14c-cc menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/nursing\/apply-now\/\"><strong>Apply Now &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16271_8ba624-d3 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16271_8ba624-d3 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16271_8ba624-d3 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/nursing\/cost\/\"><strong>Estimated Cost &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16271_aa88da-35 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16271_aa88da-35 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16271_aa88da-35 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/nursing\/faq\/\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16271_d17c52-eb > 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