Program Details

Career Studies Certificate in Pre-Nursing

Career Studies Certificate

Rappahannock Community College

Prepares students for competitive admission or guaranteed admission to the Associate Degree in the Nursing (ADN) program or the Practical Nursing (PN) Certificate program with the majority of general education courses completed. All courses in the first semester of this CSC earn curricular credits needed for ranking of applicants.

Program Overview & Guidance

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Rappahannock Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights

Program Credit Requirements

Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release.

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:

Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.

If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. To discuss how your previous degree will work in your new goals, please meet with an advisor or college navigator.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree. To discuss how your previous degree will work in your new goals, please meet with an advisor or college navigator.
Credit for Prior Learning	Y
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Rappahannock Community College

College Level Information

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Number of Transfer Students

156

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	https://www.schev.edu/students/making-decisions-about-college
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by the first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by the first semester of attendance.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Germanna Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Lpn To Rn - Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Germanna Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies - Specialization Pre-BSN	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies -Specialization in Criminal Justice	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing-Trad	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) to Registered Nursing (RN) - Advanced Placement Option (APO)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing - Hybrid Distance Education	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing: Advanced Placement Option for Licensed Practical Nurses	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Patrick & Henry Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science with a major in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Professional Nursing - Registered Nurse	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
29-1141.01	Acute Care Nurses	Provide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock. May care for pre- and post-operative patients or perform advanced, invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1141.02	Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses	Assess, diagnose, and treat individuals and families with mental health or substance use disorders or the potential for such disorders. Apply therapeutic activities, including the prescription of medication, per state regulations, and the administration of psychotherapy.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1141.04	Clinical Nurse Specialists	Direct nursing staff in the provision of patient care in a clinical practice setting, such as a hospital, hospice, clinic, or home. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
29-1141.03	Critical Care Nurses	Provide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
25-1072.00	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
29-1141.00	Registered Nurses	Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 0 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Rappahannock Community College These costs are based on an estimated 0 semesters or 0 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$168	Per Credit	$0	$0	$0	Eligibility Requirements apply based on Code of Virginia regulations
Fees
Student Activity Fee	$3	Per Credit	$0	0	$0
Service Fee	$4	Per Credit	$0	0	$0

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.