Piedmont Virginia Community College Nursing Program Review

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and is one of 23 community colleges in Virginia and is part of the Virginia Community College System. Piedmont Virginia Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. Piedmont Virginia Community College was established in 1972 and is currently home to over 7,000 students.

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing (AAS)

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing program at Piedmont Virginia Community College prepares graduates to work in a variety of healthcare environments. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing Program is the first step to a career in nursing, as students can then apply to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. Upon graduation, students can apply to write the NCLEX-PN examination, in order to become licensed as a Practical Nurse.

Applicants who already hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree, can apply to the joint Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program through Piedmont Virginia Community College and Old Dominion University. Students can complete both the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing at the same time as the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree in two years.

Piedmont Virginia Community College also offers a Licensed Practical Nursing to Registered Nursing transition program (LPN to BSN Transition Program), which allows Licensed Practical Nurses to become Registered Nurses. Licensed Practical Nurses can apply to write the NCLEX-RN examination upon completion of the program, in order to become a Licensed Registered Nurse. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) can obtain credit for specific nursing courses, based on their previous experience.

All applicants to the nursing programs at Piedmont Virginia Community College must submit to a criminal background check and a drug screening. Applicants must also submit their immunization record as well as official transcripts from previous education.

The nursing programs run both full-time and part-time, in order to cater to students who are working while employed.

Practical Nursing Certificate (PN)

The Practical Nursing Certificate at Piedmont Virginia Community College is a one-year certificate program, which prepares graduates to apply to write the National Council Licensing Examination for Practical Nurses. Success on the NCLEX-PN examination allows an individual to practice and become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Practical Nurses can work in a variety of healthcare environments, such as hospitals, nursing homes and physician’s offices.

In order to be admitted to the Practical Nursing Program at Piedmont Virginia Community College, students must complete the COMPASS placement test or complete college-level courses with a minimum “C” grade or higher. Applicants must score a 520 on their SAT and complete specific courses with a minimum “C” grade or above and a GPA of 2.5 of above. Applicants must complete a nursing interest essay and the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) Exam with a minimum score of 45%.

Applicants to the Practical Nursing Certificate Program at Piedmont Virginia Community College must submit to a criminal background check and drug screening prior to admission. Applicants must also submit immunization records and official transcripts of all prior educational institutions.

Contact:
Piedmont Virginia Community College
501 College Drive,
Charlottesville, VA 22902-7589,
United States
(434) 961-6551