Nursing

Why would someone choose to be a nurse?

To begin with, it's a rewarding profession that requires only two and a half years of full-time training. It pays well. There is a wide variety of fields you can specialize in. And the act of helping others on the job makes nurses feel good about their career choice. Sound too good to be true? It's not! That's why more and more people like you are turning to nursing for a career.

To learn more about whether nursing might be for you, call toll free: 1-888-220-SVCC (7822) for more information.

Unlimited Employment Opportunities

Did you know that we're in the middle of a critical nursing shortage? In fact it has become a national crisis. Hospitals, doctors' offices, clinics and other health organizations are desperate for qualified nurses to fill vacant or new positions. This means that if you're a nurse, there will always be employers looking for your services, and layoffs are almost unheard of. Whether you stay in Southside Virginia, or have to relocate somewhere else in the world, you'll be assured of finding work as a nurse.

Rewarding Benefits

There are few professions as rewarding as nursing. No matter what area of nursing you choose to specialize in, your day-to-day work will have a lasting impact on the health and well being of countless people in your community. The rewarding feeling this provides is what most nurses say is the biggest benefit of their job.

Great Pay

Nurses earn competitive salaries compared to other career choices. And with many options for overtime and flexible work schedules, nurses have the ability to earn an even higher salary right out of school.

Recession-Proof Career

As we are all aware, many companies downsize or go out of business when the economy takes a turn for the worse. This is much less likely to happen in the nursing profession. Unfortunately, there will always be sick and injured people needing your care. And though your place of employment may have to tighten its belt a bit during hard times, they are still going to need you and your nursing skills to get them through the tough times, as well as the good ones.

Flexible Schedules

Don't want to work 9 to 5? Or perhaps you have a family that you have to be home for at certain times. Nursing offers one of the most flexible schedules of any profession, and is often a welcome solution to childcare issues. Want to work business hours? Choose from any number of doctors' offices or clinics that are open 9-5. Want something with shift work? Try a hospital, where nurses are needed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. And some nurses work weekend hours only.

Variety of Career Choices

Nursing provides a greater number of specialty options and career paths than most professions. Are you a people person? Then you may be interested in working directly with patients and their families in a hospital or private practice setting. Do you like working with children? Perhaps a career in pediatrics would be right for you. Is a desk job more appealing? Many nurses work at insurance companies, processing and evaluating claims. And of course nurses also work in operating rooms, emergency rooms, provide home health care, teach, and so much more. The choices are almost limitless.

SVCC Nursing Programs Approval/Accreditation Status

Virginia Board of Nursing

Our Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program and our Certificate in Practical Nursing program are both approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing. Virginia Board of Nursing Website

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

Contact Information

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing

3390 Peachtree RD NE, Suite 1400

Atlanta, GA 30326

Email:  info@acenursing.org 

Website: www.acenursing.org

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at:  http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm

Program Outcomes, NCLEX Pass Rates, And Student Achievement Data

 1. The program's 3-year mean for the NCLEX-RN will be at or above the national mean for the same 3-year period.

 2. Sixty percent of the nursing students will complete the program within three years of entrance.

 3.  Eighty percent of new graduates will be employed in a position for which the ADN program has prepared them (RN) within six months after graduation. 

Click the links below for Outcome Data for SVCC Nursing Programs.

    NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN PASS RATES - NCLEX RN and NCLEX Pass Rates 2018-2022 for ADN and 2015-2022 for PN

    NCLEX Pass Rates on the Virginia Board of Nursing Website

STUDENT OUTCOMES DATA for ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM  Data 2014-current

Southside Virginia Community College has many supports in place to help nursing students be successful! These supports include:

People:

• Faculty Advisors
• Health Sciences Counselor
• The Learning Center (Tutoring) Personnel

Technology:

• Simulation Lab
• Open Lab Hours for additional student practice
• Online Resources for content enhancement, test practice, and remediation