ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.)
Nursing Starts Here
Southwest Virginia Community College is taking a major step in expanding its registered nursing (RN) program by offering it in Bluefield, Va. and Buchanan County, Va.
The two-year program that prepares students to pursue a career as a registered nurse will be offered at the main campus, the Bluefield Center, and in classrooms and space inside the 23,000-square-foot Southern Gap Transportation and Logistics Center in Buchanan County beginning in the Fall term of 2024.
A QUALITY EDUCATION
Whether you’re new to nursing, or you’re a licensed practical nurse (LPN) seeking to achieve RN status, our accredited nursing program provides you with superior classroom instruction, hands-on training, and supportive mentoring.
Our nursing associate degree program allows you to:
- Learn from seasoned nursing faculty who have many years of professional experience.
- Build supportive relationships with fellow students and mentors who can guide you through the nursing program’s challenges.
- Gain direct, hands-on nursing experience in clinical settings.
- Work with the most current nursing technology, including computer applications and medical devices.
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In addition to the college application, a separate nursing program application with supporting documentation is required.
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A HIGH STANDARD
A nursing associate’s degree from Southwest Virginia Community College meets the highest academic and professional standards. The associate degree nursing program at Southwest Virginia Community College located in Cedar Bluff, Virginia is approved by the Virginia State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.
You’ll enjoy a wide range of job opportunities after completing the nursing program and passing the National Council Licensure Examination. Registered nurses can find excellent jobs with strong pay in many settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Medical clinics
- Doctors’ offices
- Schools and child care centers
- Public health agencies
- In-home healthcare services
PAYING FOR COLLEGE
Southwest Virginia Community College has options to help you pay for a degree or certificate. A high percentage of students receive assistance through financial aid.
Learn about paying for college and current tuition-free programs here.
