Tidewater Community College Nursing Program Review

The Tidewater Community College Beazley School of Nursing opened in 1970 and graduated its first class two years later. Graduates of Tidewater Community College’s nursing programs go on to work in the state of Virginia and throughout the United States. The nursing program at Tidewater Community College (TCC) is located on the school’s Portsmouth campus and general education courses take place at any of the four campuses. The nursing program through Tidewater Community College, is also available at Eastern Shore Community College.

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Tidewater Community College offers a Certified Nurse Aide program, which prepares individuals 16 years of age and above, to work at the entry level in the profession of nursing. Many individuals work as Certified Nurse Aide’s and then go on to complete additional education in nursing, in order to advance in the workforce. Certified Nurse Aide’s work under the supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses.

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing (AAS)

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing is intended for students who wish to pursue a career as a Registered Nurse. Graduates of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing program at Tidewater Community College go on to work in hospitals, nursing homes, hospices and long-term care facilities, among many other health care institutions.

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing program at Tidewater Community College takes five full-time semesters to complete and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission. All applicants to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing program must attend a nursing information session and students are admitted in the fall semester and the spring semester.

Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse Options (LPN to RN)

Tidewater Community College allows Licensed Practical Nurses to become Registered Nurses via two track options; articulation track or advanced placement track. The articulation track grants credits based on previous education in a Licensed Practical Nursing program. The Advanced placement track is intended for Licensed Practical Nurses, who have graduated from an accredited nursing program and have met the requirements for the Tidewater Community College Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing program. Licensed Practical Nurses with work experience are the only individuals able to apply to this track of the program.

How to Apply

In order to apply to the nursing programs at Tidewater Community College, individuals must first apply for admission to the college and attend the Nursing Information Session. Individuals must then complete the Tidewater Community College entrance tests in Reading, English and Math. Individuals must have completed high school prerequisites with a minimum “C” grade or above, as well as Orientation to Health Care. Applicants must then complete the Nursing Math Diagnostic Exam or the Nursing Admission Assessment Exam and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.After filling out the nursing application through Tidewater Community College, individuals must then submit an official transcript from previous post-secondary education. Applicants to the Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse track do not need to sit the Nursing Admission Assessment Exam.

Applicants must also submit physical examination and laboratory testing as well as criminal history and sex offended and crimes against minors background checks. Applicants must also hold an up-to-date CPR license.

Tidewater Community College also runs a Certified Nurse Aide program, which is composed of 120 hours of in-class instruction and clinical practicum. Upon completing the Certified Nurse Aide program, students must sit the Certified Nurse Aide Exam for State certification in Virginia. In order to receive the final course certificate, students must have a “C” average.

Contact:
Tidewater Community College
121 College Place,

Norfolk, VA 23510-1938