Nursing Schools in Virginia – VA

By Susan Maphis, allied health world contributing writer
Published: November, 28 2010

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The Virginia Board of Nursing regulates both Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) practicing in the state. They approve nursing schools in Virginia for accreditation. According to the Board, in order to become licensed as an LPN, one must have completed at least two years of high school, received a diploma from a Board-approved practical nursing program, and passed the NCLEX examination for Practical Nursing. In order to use the title RN in Virginia, one must have completed four years of high school, a diploma or degree from a Board-approved registered nursing education program, and passed the NCLEX examination for Registered Nursing.

Colleges and universities must be approved by the Board in order for a graduate to qualify for nurse licensing in Virginia. Practical nursing programs currently approved in Virginia range from high school extended programs to private university or hospital certificate programs. Most Practical Nursing programs take about a year to complete. Registered nursing programs that are Board-approved include both associate degree and bachelor degree programs. These programs may take from two to four years to complete. For more information on Board approved programs, contact the Board at The Virginia Board Of Nursing, 9960 Maryland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, Virginia 23233; or telephone them at (804) 367-4515.

Nursing Schools in Virginia

University of Phoenix

[Campus]

Locations:

Arlington
Fairfax
Manassas
Reston

Programs:

MS in Nursing (RN Required)
BS in Nursing (RN Required)
MS in Nursing - Nursing/Health Care Education

Quick Summary: At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

Medical Career Institute

[Campus]

Locations:

Manassas
Newport News
Richmond
Virginia Beach
Henrico

Programs:

Nursing (BSN) - Bachelor
Registered Nursing - Associate
Practical Nursing - Diploma

Quick Summary: Start a great career in healthcare with Medical Careers Institute.

South University - Campus

[Campus]

Locations:

Glen Allen
Virginia Beach

Programs:

Nursing (BS)
Nursing (RN-BSN)
Health Sciences (BS)

Quick Summary: As a student at South University, you will learn from accomplished faculty members who have real-world experience in the subjects that they teach. Our small class sizes allow you to receive personalized attention from instructors, and the encouragement to recognize your goals for the future and the means to achieve them.

National College

[Campus]

Locations:

Bristol
Salem
Princeton
Charlottesville
Danville
Harrisonburg
Lynchburg
Martinsville
Pikeville

Programs:

AS- Degree in Nursing
AS - Medical Assisting
Diploma - Medical Office Specialist

Quick Summary: Train for an exciting new career at National College.

Fortis Institute

[Campus]

Locations:

Hyattsville
Norfolk
Richmond

Programs:

Practical Nursing
Medical Assistant
Medical Office Administration

Quick Summary:

Get the skills and training you need for a great career at Fortis Institute. * Programs vary by location * Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information * Fortis Institute- Indianapolis advertising code is AC-0163.