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Program Pathway | HEALTH

Nursing Track 1

Traditional Day Program Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree

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Nursing Track 1

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree This rigorous program is designed to prepare students for a career as a nurse. Those who complete the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree will have a firm foundation in nursing with more than 500 hours of hands-on clinical instruction, preparing graduates to deliver quality patient care. Additionally, this program prepares graduates for the National Council Licensure Examination Nurse (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as an entry-level registered nurse (RN).

Program Length Completion of prerequisite general education courses and 4 semesters of nursing courses.

Career Opportunities RNs work in a variety of healthcare

settings ranging from hospitals, home health and medical offices to assisted-living and long-term care facilities, industry and schools.

Is this Pathway for you? Yes, if you enjoy hands-on patient

care in a fast-paced environment with direct interaction with both patients and members of a care team.

G3 Eligible This program is G3 eligible. G3 Scholarships cover

tuition and fees for Virginia residents of modest income who are pursuing high demand careers.

Tuition & Fees At only $167.40 per credit hour, you’ll

save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.

Kathryn “Katie” Justice has more than 26 years of experience in nursing with a passion for helping others. She has a Master’s in Nursing Education from Liberty University, and a BSN from King College. She earned her associate degree in Nursing from SWCC. She also has a Post-Graduate certificate in Family Practitioner.

Kathryn Justice, RN, BSN, MSN, FNP-C Associate Professor of Nursing Program Director NEB 106 kjustice@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2481

YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 4 Semesters Prerequisite Courses BIO 141

Human Anatomy & Physiology I

4

PSY 230

Developmental Psychology

3

NUR 135

Drug Dosage Calculations

2

HLT 143

Medical Terminology

3

ENG 111

College Composition I

3

SDV 101

Orientation to College Success

1

TOTAL CREDITS

16

Fall Semester BIO 142

Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4

NSG 200

Health Promotion & Assessment

3

NSG 106

Competencies for Nursing Practice

2

NSG 130

Professional Nursing Concepts

1

NSG 100

Introduction to Nursing Concepts

4

Students are qualified to take the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Exam after completion of NSG 100

TOTAL CREDITS

14

Spring Semester BIO 150

Microbiology for Health Sciences

4

NSG 170

Health/Illness Concepts

6

NSG 152

Health Care Participant

3

TOTAL CREDITS

13

Fall Semester ENG 112

College Composition II

3

NSG 210

Health Care Concepts I

5

NSG 211

Health Care Concepts II

5 13

TOTAL CREDITS

Spring Semester NSG 252

Complex Health Care Concepts

4

NSG 270

Nursing Capstone

4

NSG 230

Advanced Professional Nursing Concepts

2

HUM

Humanities Elective*

3

TOTAL CREDITS After completion of this curriculum, the student is eligible to apply for the NCLEX-RN exam provided by the National Council of State Board of Nursing for licensure as a Registered Nurse *Talk with your faculty advisor concerning your options for a Humanities elective.

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Why start at Virginia Highlands?

For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!

Beautiful 100 acre campus in Abingdon

SAT & ACT Not Required for Admission

The SAT and ACT are merely numerical indicators of college readiness and are therefore not required. We’ve found that if you’re committed to your own success, regardless of your scores, then we’ll be able to help you cross the finish line!

Career Services & Job Opportunities!

Our instructors and career coaches are recognized by regional industry leaders and enjoy tremendous success connecting our students with employment opportunities upon degree completion.

17:1*

Student to Faculty Ratio

80+

Programs of Study

*Nursing programs may vary.

84%

of Students Get Financial Aid

#1 College in the Region

Virginia Highlands Community College was recently voted the #1 College in the Region through the Best of Bristol Awards program – from a group of two and four year colleges and universities in southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee.

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