The Associate Degree Nursing program is a two-year program whose graduates meet the academic requirement to apply to take the NCLEX-RN licensing examination upon graduation. Other requirements for licensure are specified by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses. A combination of general education, related cognates and courses from the professional major provide students with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to practice in a variety of direct client care settings as well as providing the educational foundation for further study in nursing.

The need for nurses will continue to grow over the next decade and beyond. Our Division of Allied Health upholds the highest standards in education and technology to provide you with classroom, laboratory, clinical and hands-on experience.  Our partnerships with local hospitals and healthcare providers mean you will have opportunities for clinical experiences, internships and networking opportunities that can assist you with job placement.

Program Options for the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Nursing- Registered Nurse

• Traditional Program Option
• 16-Month Accelerated Program Option
• VoTech-RN
• LPN-RN Advanced Placement Option
• Paramedic-RN Advanced Placement Option

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Our Nursing application deadline for Summer 2024 (LPN-RN and Paramedic-RN Advanced placement Options) and Fall 2024 (Traditional, 16-Month Accelerated Program, LPN-RN Advanced Placement, Paramedic-RN Advanced Placement, and VoTech-RN Program Options) is Monday, April 1, 2024.  Additional TEAS Testing dates have added.

Important Information

Students can now create an account and begin REGISTRATION for the TEAS V exam. To do so, visit www.atitesting.com . Students must create an account prior to registration.

• Nursing Program Information Sessions
• Nursing Program Student Handbook
• Program Option Admission Requirements
• TEAS VII information
• West Virginia RN Board
• NCLEX First Time Success Rate 2015-2023

Accreditation Information

Our Nursing Program has been fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc., formerly the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. and the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses since 2007.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

Contact information for the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN):

Dr. Kathy Chappell, PhD RN FNAP FAAN, Chief Executive Officer
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
(404) 975-5000

West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses

Contact information for the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses:

Dr. Sue Painter, MSN RN
West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses
90 MacCorkle Avenue, SW, Suite 203
South Charleston, West Virginia 25303
Or by email at [email protected]

BridgeValley Nursing clinics and major courses are offered on the South Charleston campus.