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Nursing (RN)

Associate of Applied Science Degree

This curriculum is designed to prepare selected students to qualify as contributing members of the health team implementing direct patient care as beginning practitioners in a variety of health service facilities.  At the successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN) leading to the designation of registered nurse.

Mission Statement

The VWCC Associate Degree Nursing Program mission is to prepare professionally educated nurses who are culturally competent, compassionate health care providers able to meet the changing health care needs of patients, families, and communities.

Goals

• Utilize the Nursing Process (assessment, analysis/diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to meet clients' needs and promote collaborative care.
• Perform nursing interventions (client assessment, skills performance, dosage calculation, medication administration, and client teaching) based on assessed need.
• Explain factors that impact client care (environment, culture, family, and biopsychosocial) across the lifespan.
• Incorporate professional communication skills (verbal, nonverbal, written, and electronic) to promote optimum outcomes.
• Attain eligibility to sit for NCLEX-RN.

Contact Information

Health Professions Information Office

If you are interested in applying to the VWCC Nursing program, we encourage you to explore the information links on this page to learn more about the process.  Once your application and transcripts have been reviewed, our office can provide academic guidance to help prepare students for possible entry into this program.  If you need further assistance, you may contact our office. 

540-857-7306 or 857-7307
Anderson Hall – Room 122

Program Head

Anne Marie Prucha
Assistant Professor, Nursing

A.S.N. - Bluefield State College, 2000
B.S.N. - Jefferson College of Health Sciences, 2009
M.S.N. - Jefferson College of Health Sciences, 2012

School of Science, Mathematics & Health Professions

540-857-6019
Anderson 114A

This program is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing. Virginia Board of Nursing, Perimeter Center, 9960 Maryland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA, 23233-1463.