Nursing

Nursing Application Dates

Apply March 1 to March 15 - Program starts in August
Apply September 1 to September 15 - Program starts in January

The two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing at NOVA prepares students for a successful career 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.

Refer to the Nursing Application Checklist for the most current application requirements and competitive admission information for the Nursing program.

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Note: The background check does not have to be ordered at 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 course work to prepare for applying to the program.
Lecture 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), 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326.
Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN®)
View NCLEX-RN pass rates for the last five years.

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