The program provides a background for maximum transfer opportunities to baccalaureate nursing. Nurses are eligible for employment in a variety of acute care facilities or long-term care facilities, hospices, home health services, mental health facilities, rehabilitation centers, health departments, and doctors' offices.
Students also manage the care for a group of clients during preceptorship experience.
Leadership and management concepts are included in Dimensions of Professional Nursing. The Associate in Applied Science degree requires five semesters of full-time study and is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing. Certain health facilities may not employ individuals who have committed certain criminal acts and may conduct criminal background checks before hiring. Third Priority - Candidates who have successfully completed ENG 111 and BIO 141 . Other applicants who do not meet the residential qualifications will be considered only if not all available admitted student slots are used.