Professional Nursing-Registered Nurse

Our Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Professional Nursing is designed to meet the needs of hospitals and other healthcare agencies on the Virginia Peninsula, and the curriculum will prepare students for entry-level employment as a registered nurse as well as continued study at a four-year institution.

Complete a minimum of 500 hours of clinical instruction during the program and gain hands-on experience as early as your first semester at local healthcare facilities, including Sentara CarePlex Hospital, Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Riverside Regional Medical Center, Bon Secours facilities, and other healthcare organizations throughout Hampton Roads. Virginia Peninsula’s Nursing associate degree program is approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

Graduates who complete the program and pass the licensing exam can work in hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices, long-term care facilities, and mental health centers. While the program prepares students for immediate employment, it also offers pathways to continue studying at select four-year colleges for those who want to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

	FALL ’26 – SUMMER ’27 TUITION & FEES
	Virginia Residents	Out of State Rate
	$181.70 per credit hour	$398.80 per credit hour

Admission Requirements: The Professional Nursing program requires that prospective students complete the Nursing application, which can be accessed by visiting the College’s Nursing Education Program Admission Requirements webpage.

Financial Requirements: In addition to college tuition, fees, and course textbooks, the Professional Nursing program has additional costs for which students will be responsible. Costs may include but are not limited to criminal background check and drug screen, medical examination, immunization/titers, CPR certification, uniforms, instruments and supplies, transportation to and from clinical sites, testing resources, and certification and licensure fees. Contact the Health Professions advising office for additional information.

	G3 ELIGIBLE PROGRAM
	This program is eligible for the G3 Tution Assistance programs.

Note: Professional Nursing program promotion policy requires that students complete BIO 141, MTH 154, ENG 111, with a grade of “B” or higher and BIO 142, BIO 150,ENG 112 and PHI 220 with a grade of “C” or higher.

Articulation Agreement: Students who are interested in transferring to Old Dominion University to continue the Nursing or Nursing to Health Sciences plan should meet with a member of the Academic Advising team early to determine and discuss requirements.

NURSING PROGRAM SPRING ’27 COHORT

The Nursing Program received a high number of qualified applicants for the Fall 2026 cohort. Because the number of qualified applicants exceeded the seats available for Fall 2026, some applicants were offered admission to the Spring 2027 cohort.  As a result, all seats for the Spring 2027 Nursing cohort have already been filled, and the Nursing Program will not conduct a separate application cycle in Fall 2026 for Spring 2027 admission.  The next Nursing Program application cycle will open in Spring 2027 for admission to the Fall 2027 cohort. TEAS testing dates, application deadlines, and other important dates for that cycle will be posted by mid-December 2026.  Students interested in applying to the Nursing Program are encouraged to continue working with their advisors to complete prerequisite coursework and other admission requirements in preparation for the next application period.