info@vhcc.edu | (276) 739-2438 | vhcc.edu Nursing Track 1 Traditional Day Program Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree Program Pathway | HEALTH Revised 03/29/2024
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 $162.11 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
Prerequisite Courses BIO 141 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 PSY 230 Developmental Psychology 3 NUR 135 Drug Dosage Calculations 2 HLT 135 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 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 TOTAL CREDITS 13 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 13 YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 4 Semesters Students are qualified to take the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Exam after completion of NSG 100 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.
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
*Nursing programs may vary.
80+ Programs of Study
#1 College in the Region
84% of Students Get Financial Aid
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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