Upcoming Professional Nursing Program Start Dates:
July 7, 2025 - Evening/Weekend Program (ADN)
(Application Deadline – March 13, 2025)
August 18, 2025 - Day Program (BSN)
(Application Deadline: Early Accept – March 13, 2025 Regular Accept - May 22, 2025)
January 12, 2026 - Day Program (BSN)
(Application Deadline: Regular Accept - August 14, 2025)
Find the Professional Nursing Track that is right for you!
Riverside College of Health Sciences now offers a number of degree options to prepare students for an RN licensure including an Associate of Applied Science Degree (ADN) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Upon completion of either degree program, graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the NCLEX-RN© (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses).
Riverside is proud to offer:
- The Professional Nursing program leads to either an Associate of Applied Science Degree (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Upon completion of either degree program, graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the NCLEX-RN© (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses).
- Full-time Day - BSN
Five 16-week semesters and two 8-week semesters (3.5 academic years) - occasional evening or weekend hours may be required. - Full-time Evening/Weekend - ADN
Four 23-week semesters - occasional day hours may be required. - Full-time Evening/Weekend option consisting of four 23-week semesters (2 academic years) in addition to specific college-level prerequisite preadmission courses - occasional day hours may be required
- Theoretical instruction integrated with laboratory simulations and clinical experience
- Hands-on clinical experience in our modern medical center and a variety of affiliated clinical sites
- Advanced Placement Option for qualifying LPNs
- Financial aid for students who qualify
- Association with Riverside Health Career Planning services for current students and alumni.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Pre-Application General Education Course Requirements (Accelerated Transfer Track ONLY)
The following courses must be completed prior to application submission:
Anatomy and Physiology I with lab - 4 credits
English Composition I - 3 credits
General or Intro to Psychology - 3 credits
Medical Terminology - 3 credits
Nutrition - 3 credits
The following courses must be completed prior to the program start date:
Anatomy and Physiology II with lab - 4 credits
English Composition II - 3 credits
Microbiology with lab - 4 credits
College Algebra - 3 credits
Developmental Psychology - 3 Credits
Pre or Co-Requisites General Education Course Requirements (Accelerated Transfer Track ONLY)
The following courses may be completed prior to or during the program:
Social Sciences Elective - 3 credits
Speech and Communications Elective - 3 credits
Fine Arts and/or Humanities Elective - 6 credits
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
Prerequisite College Courses/Credits
The following courses must be completed prior to application submission:
Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab - 4 Credits
English Composition - 3 Credits
Developmental Psychology - 3 Credits
Chemistry: 1 unit of High School or College level chemistry (Also accepted: CLEP of 100 level chemistry course; job-related chemistry; LPN developmental courses in chemistry; adult education courses; or Chemistry related courses in military education).
The following courses must be completed prior to the program start date:
Basic Nutrition for Nursing - 3 Credits
Pre- or Corequisite College Courses/Credits
The following courses may be completed prior to or during the program:
Intro to Healthcare or a College Success Course - 1 Credit
Microbiology with Lab - 4 Credits
Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab - 4 Credits
Pre-Admission Testing Requirements (BSN & ADN)
ATI TEAS Suggested Score: 66.1% or higher
Average Accepted ATI TEAS Score: 74.6%
Program Recommendations (BSN & ADN)
Cumulative College-level GPA of 3.0 or better is recommended due to the competitive nature of admissions.
Average Accepted GPA: 3.20
Documentation of previous healthcare experience (including volunteer hours) is recommended.
PROGRAM APPROVED BY:
- Virginia Board of Nursing
Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233-1463
804-367-4515
PROGRAM ACCREDITED BY:
Please note formal notification of the action taken by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) in response to the Fall 2022 visit at its meeting in April 2023. The Board of Commissioners granted continuing accreditation to the associate program and scheduled the next evaluation visit for Fall 2030.
The Associate degree, Professional Nursing program at Riverside College of Health Sciences at 316 Main Street located in Newport News, Virginia, is accredited by the following:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate degree, Professional Nursing program is Initial Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm.
LICENSURE:
- Program graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the NCLEX-RN© (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses). Application to the Board is a student responsibility and includes additional fees. Additional information may be obtained from:
Virginia Board of Nursing Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233-1463
804-367-4515, http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Nursing
RCHC Licensure Disclosure Information
INSTITUTIONAL CERTIFICATION:
- Certified by the State Council of Higher Education (SCHEV) to operate in Virginia.
SCHEV
101 N. 14th Street James Monroe Building
Richmond, VA 23219
804-225-2600, www.schev.edu
INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION:
- Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 730
North Bethesda, MD 20852
703-917-9503, www.abhes.org
RIVERSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IS ACCREDITED BY:
- DNV GL - Healthcare
400 Techne Center Drive Suite 100
Milford, OH 45150
www.dnvglhealthcare.com
Credit-hour based associate and bachelor’s degree program options:
Accelerated Transfer Track Tuition (Core only) information provided below – see College Catalog for Full Traditional Track Tuition information and program curriculum plans.
$300 per Portage / Geneva General Education credit
$350 per RCHS GEN General Education credit
$475 per NUR Nursing core credit
$300 per NSG Nursing core credit
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) – 51 core credits
Total Tuition: $24,100
Total Fees (post enrollment): $4,200
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – 75 core credits
Total Tuition: $32,075
Total Fees (post enrollment): $5,250
Other associated costs:
• Application & Pre-Enrollment Fees
• External Service Provider Fees (i.e. CastleBranch, CPR)
• Book estimate $1,435
• Uniform & shoe estimate $150
• Supplies estimate $120
• Credentialing Exam estimate $430
• ATI Launch Program (if assigned) $250
See the College Catalog for a full description of all Fees & Expenses per program.