Germanna Community College Nursing Program Review

Germanna Community College is part of the Virginia Community College System and was established in 1970. The Locust Grove campus is between Culpeper and Fredericksburg and offers several two-year programs.

The Nursing and Health Technologies Department offers several nursing programs including a Career Studies Certificate to be a Nurse Aide (CNA), a Practical Nursing Certificate (PN), a Surgical Scrub Nurse Program, a Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse Pathway (LPN to RN) and an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Program (AAS).

Nurse Aide (CNA)

In order to apply to the Nurse Aide Certificate at Germanna Community College, individuals must hold a high school diploma or GED and complete a series of College placement tests with an 81 in Reading, 76 in Writing, and 37 in Math. If an applicant does not achieve these minimum scores, he or she must enroll in Reading Improvement II, Preparation for College Writing II, and Basic Arithmetic before being able to enroll in the Nurse Aide Certificate Program. Applicants must also go through a criminal background check, as well as physical examinations and drug screenings. Applicants must also provide an immunization record.

Practical Nursing Certificate (PN)

The Practical Nursing Certificate at Germanna Community College is 11 months long and upon graduation students can apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. The Practical Nursing Certificate is approved by the Virginia State Board of Nursing. In order to apply to the program, individuals must hold a high school diploma or GED and must have completed prerequisite courses with a minimum “C” grade or above. Applicants must also have completed a COMPASS placement test showing college-level readiness. Applicants will be required to submit a criminal background check and students with a 2.5 GPA or higher will be given preferential admission. Applications for the program are due by February 1 for the Summer semester at Locust Grove Campus.

Prior to being admitted to the Practical Nursing Certificate Program, students must complete physical and dental exams, proof of CPR certification, an updated immunization record, current professional liability insurance proof, as well as a drug screening. Students must also hold personal health insurance.

Surgical Scrub Nurse

In order to apply to the Surgical Scrub Nurse program, students must hold a Practical Nurse Licensure in the state of Virginia. The program is composed of 12 credits including Fundamentals of Surgical Care, Introduction to Perioperative Nursing and Advanced Perioperative Nursing.

Licensed Practical Nurses for Advanced Placement (LPN to RN)

The Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse applicant is not required to write any entry tests, however, he or she must meet specific prerequisite requirements. LPN to RN applicants are required to submit immunization records and drug screens, as well as proof of liability insurance and health insurance.

Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Nursing

The Associate of Applied Science Degree is a two-tear program. Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree, students can apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination exam in order to become a Registered Nurse. The final degree that graduates will hold is an Associate in Applied Science degree with a major in Nursing. The program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

In order to be admitted to the program, students must hold a high school diploma or GED and have completed specific high school prerequisites with a grade of “C” or above. Applicants must complete the COMPASS placement test with college-level readiness scores in writing, reading and math. Applicants are also required to submit a criminal background test, a drug screen, immunization records and physical and dental examinations. Applications to the program are by February 1 and July 1.

Contact:
Germanna Community College – Locust Grove
2130 Germanna Highway
Locust Grove, VA 22508-2102
Phone: 540-423-9030