Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Nursing

Course Overview This two-year Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program prepares you to become a contributing member of the healthcare team as a beginning practitioner of professional nursing. Graduates are equipped to provide direct patient care in structured settings and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination. The program is fully accredited, ensuring a high-quality education that meets rigorous state and national standards. Key Program Highlights Eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN exam for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) upon graduation. Fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and the Virginia Board of Nursing. Prepares for diverse employment opportunities in hospitals, clinics, extended care facilities, and physicians' offices. Curriculum designed to develop essential skills for providing direct patient care as part of a collaborative healthcare team. Program meets the requirements for the enhanced mobility offered by the multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).