Nursing, AAS
This two-year degree prepares students for a job as a nurse.
Students will learn to provide patient-centered care; demonstrate nursing judgement and practice safe care; manage patient care; and collaborate with other members of a medical team. This program is available with fully in-person classes, or a in a hybrid format of in-person and online courses. Students will gain clinical and field experience as part of their studies. This degree has options for transfer to complete a BSN at several four-year colleges and universities.
Current and Prospective Students
The Brightpoint Community College ADN program meets all Virginia Board of Nursing requirements for pre-licensure nursing education programs in the Commonwealth of Virginia. In addition, the Brightpoint ADN program meets all requirements for nationally recognized accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing.
The registered nursing program at Brightpoint Community College at the Chester Campus located in Chester, Virginia is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
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Nursing Department Mission/Philosophy
Mission
The mission of the VCCS Nursing Programs is to provide affordable, community access to quality nursing education. The VCCS nursing programs prepare qualified students to provide safe, competent, entry-level nursing care in 21st century healthcare environments. Students are prepared to meet the ever-increasing complexity of the healthcare needs of the citizens of Virginia.
Philosophy
VCCS nursing faculty ascribe to the core competencies for nursing and nursing education. While firmly based in science and the arts, the essence of nursing is caring and compassionate patient-centered care. Ethical standards, respect for individual dignity, and consideration of cultural context are implicit in the practice of patient centered care. The nurse advocates for patients and families in ways that promote self-determination, integrity, and ongoing growth as human beings. Nursing care is provided in collaboration with the patient, the family and members of the health care team. The nurse displays a spirit of inquiry by examining evidence to improve quality of care, promote safety and improve patient outcomes. Nursing judgment is integral to making competent decisions related to the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Information management essential to nursing care is communicated via a variety of technological and human means.
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Prospective Students - Nursing, AAS Program
- Brightpoint Student Handbook
- Nursing Student Handbook (Practical Nursing)
- Student Nursing Handbook Spring 2025 (Associate Degree)
- Workforce Credentials Scholarship
- ATI TEAS Test
- Estimated Program Costs
- Program Completion Rates
- NCLEX Pass Rates
- Nursing Program Eligibility and Application
- Requirements after Acceptance to the Nursing Program
- Nursing Program Information Session
- Degree Planner (printable PDF)
- Degree Requirements and Outcomes
On your application, you can select Nursing, AAS as your major and will be placed into it based on your agreement of the following:
As a student interested in nursing as my academic major, I understand that when I enroll at Brightpoint Community College, my major may be declared as nursing. I understand that while nursing may be my declared major, I will not be eligible to enroll in any nursing classes (NSG prefix) until I am formally admitted into the AAS Nursing program. I understand that I must first meet all requirements for admission into the AAS-Nursing program, to include: completing all pre-requisite courses with a grade of “C” or better, maintaining a minimum GPA, meeting minimum entrance exam scores, and submitting the official application to the nursing program. Brightpoint Community College’s AAS-Nursing program is competitive, and I understand that even if I achieve or exceed the minimum entrance requirements, I am not guaranteed admission into the nursing program. If I am not formally admitted to the AAS-Nursing program at Brightpoint Community College, I understand that I will not be allowed to enroll in nursing (NSG) classes and may be removed from the nursing major at that time.
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Tuition Assistance
This major is eligible for G3 tuition assistance for qualified students.
Career Paths
Jobs in this field include nursing in a variety of settings.
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Contact Us
Dr. Bridget Wilson, PhD, MSN, RN
Dean of Nursing and Allied Health
The registered nursing program is approved by the Virginia State Board of Nursing, Perimeter Center, 9960 Maryland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, (804) 367-4515.
The Commonwealth of Virginia participates with 32 other states in the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) National Licensing Compact (NLC) to allow nurses licensed in one state to provide nursing care across state lines in other compact states. The Uniform Licensing Requirements (ULRs) are found at: https://www.ncsbn.org/NLC_ULRs.pdf.
States currently in the NLC are found at: https://www.ncsbn.org/nlcmemberstates.pdf. Prospective and current students are strongly encouraged to evaluate all state requirements in jurisdictions where they intend to practice nursing. A list of all state requirements is found at: https://www.ncsbn.org/14730.htm.
Brightpoint Community College has not determined if the ADN program meets the requirements of any other states.
This statement serves to meet the USDOE regulation until further notice.
For additional information, contact the Nursing Office: 804-706-6500.
Chester Library Closed
The Chester Library will be closed through July 1 due to a water leak. Those who need library services may continue to use the Library at the Midlothian Campus or access Library resources, including the Chat with a Librarian service, online. Students scheduled to pick up a library laptop should go to the Security desk in Moyar (near the Help Hub).