RN Programs in Virginia

Virginia RN Programs

For those who are interested in becoming a registered nurse, Virginia offers an array of RN programs. Virginia RN programs offer degrees ranging from 2 to 4 years, depending on the level of education one is interested in achieving.

Though some sectors were devastated when the economy went into recession, there is still demand in the healthcare industry. Despite economic forces, people still need medical care. Enrolling in RN programs in Virginia gives one the chance to make a difference in his or her career and offers job security.

Becoming an RN in Virginia

In order to become an RN in Virginia, one must first complete an approved nursing program. The state requires a minimum of 500 contact hours of direct supervised patient care. All licensing services are online.

Virginia is a member of the Nurse Licensure Compact. An RN registered in one compact state can obtain multi-state privilege to practice in another compact state without being licensed there. An RN who resides in a compact state must be licensed in his or her primary state of residence.

Those who are recent graduates or who have not yet been licensed as an RN can become licensed by examination. The licensing examination used is the NCLEX-RN.

An individual who has been licensed in another state and either passed the NCLEX or is scheduled to take it may become licensed by endorsement if Virginia is his or her primary state of residence. He or she must obtain license verification in order to do so.

Renewing an RN License

RN licenses are valid for 2 years. Renewal dates depend on the applicant's birth date.

Additional Resources

RN Schools Near You & Online in Virginia

Virginia Appalachian Tricollege Program

  • 100 VHCC Drive Abingdon Abingdon, VA 24210
    Programs: ADN, CNA, RN
    (276) 739-2400

Southside Virginia Community College

  • 109 Campus Drive Alberta, VA 23821
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (434) 949-1000

Marymount University

  • 2807 North Glebe Road Arlington, VA 22207
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, ADN, BSN, BSN to DNP, DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, MSN, Nursing Administration, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (703) 522-5600

University of Virginia

  • P.O. Box 800782 Charlottesville, VA 22908
    Programs: Accelerated MSN, BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, DNP, Nursing PhD, Radiation Therapy, RN, RN to BSN
    (434) 924-0141

Piedmont Virginia Community College

  • 501 College Drive Charlottesville, VA 22902
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, Radiography, RN
    (434) 977-3900

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

  • 600 Gresham Drive Chesapeake, VA 23507
    Programs: CNA, LPN, RN
    (757) 388-3000

Dabney S. Lancaster Community College

  • 1000 Dabney Drive Clifton Forge, VA 24422
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (540) 863-2800

Danville Regional Medical Center

  • 142 South Main Street Danville, VA 24541
    Programs: Radiography, RN
    (434) 799-2100

New River Community College

  • 1127 Dublin Dublin, VA 24084
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (540) 674-3600

George Mason University

  • 4400 University Drive, MSN 3A4 Fairfax, VA 22030
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, BSN to DNP, DNP, Nursing PhD, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (703) 993-2400

Paul D. Camp Community College

  • 100 North College Drive Franklin, VA 23851
    Programs: ADN, CNA, RN
    (757) 569-6700

Career Training Solutions

  • 100 Riverside Parkway Fredericksburg, VA 22406
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (540) 373-2200

Rappahannock Community College

  • 12745 College Drive Glenns, VA 23149
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (804) 758-6700

Thomas Nelson Community College

  • 99 Thomas Nelson Dr. Hampton, VA 23666
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (757) 825-2700

Hampton University

  • 100 E. Queen St. Hampton, VA 23668
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, CNA, LPN to BSN, Nursing PhD, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (757) 727-5000

Eastern Mennonite University

  • 1200 Park Road Harrisonburg, VA 22802
    Programs: BSN, LPN to BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (540) 432-4000

James Madison University

  • 800 S. Main Street Harrisonburg, VA 22807
    Programs: BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN
    (540) 568-6211

Southside Virginia Community College I & II

  • 200 Daniel Road Keysville, VA 23947
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (434) 736-2000

Germanna Community College

  • 2130 Germanna Highway Locust Grove, VA 22508
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (540) 423-9030

Liberty University

  • 1971 University Boulevard Lynchburg, VA 24502
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, LPN to BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (434) 582-2000

Lynchburg College

  • 1501 Lakeside Drive Lynchburg, VA 24501
    Programs: BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, RN, RN to BSN
    (434) 544-8100

Lynchburg General Hospital

  • 1901 Tate Springs Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24501
    Programs: CNA, RN
    (434) 200-3070

Patrick Henry Community College

  • 645 Patriot Avenue Martinsville, VA 24112
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (276) 638-8777

Lord Fairfax Community College

  • 173 Skirmisher Lane Middletown, VA 22645
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (540) 868-7000

John Tyler Community College

  • 800 Charter Colony Parkway Midlothian, VA 23114
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (804) 796-4000

Medical Careers Institute

  • 1001 Omni Boulevard #200 Newport News, VA 23606
    Programs: ADN, BSN, LPN, Phlebotomy, Radiography, RN
    1(866)708-6174

Riverside School of Health Careers

  • 316 Main St. Newport News, VA 23601
    Programs: CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (757) 240-2200

Norfolk State University

  • 700 Park Avenue Norfolk, VA 23504
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, ADN, BSN, LPN to BSN, RN, RN to BSN
    (757) 823-8600

Old Dominion University

  • 5115 Hampton Boulevard Norfolk, VA 23529
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, DNP, Nuclear Medicine Tech, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (757) 683-3000

Southside Regional Medical Center

  • 200 Medical Park Blvd. Petersburg, VA 23805
    Programs: CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN, Sonography
    (804) 765-5000

Virginia State University

  • 1 Hayden Dr. Petersburg, VA 23806
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (804) 524-5000

Tidewater Community College

  • 120 Campus Drive Portsmouth, VA 23701
    Programs: ADN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (757) 822-2124

Radford University

  • 801 East Main St. Radford, VA 24142
    Programs: BSN, BSN to DNP, DNP, RN, RN to BSN
    (540) 831-5000

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

  • 1651 East Parham Road Richmond, VA 23228
    Programs: ADN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, LPN, RN
    (804) 371-3000

Virginia Commonwealth University

  • 1100 East Leigh Street Richmond, VA 23298
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, Accelerated MSN, BSN, Clinical Nurse Leader, EMT Paramedic, MSN, Nuclear Medicine Tech, Nurse Anesthetist, Nursing PhD, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (804) 828-0724

Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital

  • 8550 Magellan Parkway Richmond, VA 23227
    Programs: Radiography, RN
    (804) 627-5300

Jefferson College of Health Sciences

  • 101 Elm Ave. Roanoke, VA 24013
    Programs: ADN, BSN, CNA, EMT Paramedic, MSN, Physician Assistant, RN, RN to BSN
    (540) 985-8483

Virginia Western Community College

  • P.O. Box 14007 Roanoke, VA 24038
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, RN
    (540) 857-8922

Northern Virginia Community College

  • 6699 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 22150
    Programs: ADN, EMT Paramedic, Health Information Management-Associate, Radiography, RN
    (703) 323-3000

Medical Careers Institute

Hampton University School of Nursing of Virginia Beach

  • 253 Town Center Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    Programs: BSN, RN
    (757) 637-2200

Lord Fairfax Community College

  • 6480 College St. Warrenton, VA 20187
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (540) 351-1505

Rappahannock Community College

  • 52 Campus Drive Warsaw, VA 22572
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    1(800)836-9379

Blue Ridge Community College

  • One College Lane Weyers Cave, VA 24486
    Programs: ADN, CNA, RN
    (540) 234-9261

Thomas Nelson Community College – Historic Triangle

  • 4601 Opportunity Way Williamsburg, VA 23188
    Programs: ADN, RN
    (757) 253-4300

Shenandoah University

  • 1460 University Drive Winchester, VA 22601
    Programs: Accelerated BSN, BSN, BSN to DNP, DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner - certificate, Physician Assistant, Psych Nursing - Certificate, RN, RN to BSN, RN to MSN
    (540) 665-4500

The University of Virginias College at Wise

  • One College Avenue Wise, VA 24293
    Programs: BSN, RN
    (276) 328-0100

Wytheville Community College

  • 1000 East Main Street Wytheville, VA 24382
    Programs: ADN, CNA, RN
    (276) 223-4700