About The Nursing Division
The nursing programs at NOVA provide comprehensive education to prepare students for successful careers in nursing. This includes the two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing. The curriculum is designed to prepare selected students for eligibility to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and a future career as a registered nurse (RN), providing and coordinating care for patients in a variety of healthcare settings.
Nursing Application Dates
- Apply March 1 to March 15 - The program starts in August (Traditional)
- Apply May 1 to June 1 - The program starts in August (LPN-to-RN)
- Apply September 1 to September 15 - The program starts in January (Traditional and CPL LPN-to-RN)
Refer to the Nursing Application Checklist (for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing) for the most current application requirements and competitive admission information specific to each program.
- Nursing Information Session
- TEAS Information
- How to Apply
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Health Sciences & Nursing Application
- Transcript Evaluation Process
- Transferring Into the Nursing Program
- NOVA Nursing Handbook
- Aggregated Student Achievement Outcome Data
- NOVA Nursing Philosophy and Mission
- NOVA Nursing Program Expenses 2025
- NOVA Curriculum Map
Note: The background check does not have to be ordered at the time of application. A background check will be required after official acceptance before the program starts.
The Nursing Program at NOVA
- Full-Time 5-semester program: First-semester students take the pre-requisite coursework to prepare for applying to the program.
- Lectures and Labs are held at the Medical Education Campus in Springfield, VA.
- Dedicated Nursing lab.
- State-of-the-art Simulation lab.
- The NOVA Nursing Curriculum is fully approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing (VBON), located at Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, Virginia 23233-1463.
- The Associate Degree in Nursing Program at NOVA is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326 | (404) 975-4000.
- Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN®)
- View NCLEX-RN pass rates for the last five years.
Contact & Office Information
The Nursing Division is located at the Medical Education campus. An Academic Dean leads it with an Associate Dean.
If you have any questions or need more information, please get in touch with MEC Advising at 703.822.6531 or VirtualAdvising@nvcc.edu.