Nursing

Welcome to NRCC's Nursing Programs

Welcome to the New River Community College Healthcare professions . We are pleased that you are interested in pursuing your education with us.

The mission of the NRCC College Healthcare Programs is to prepare competent healthcare providers to meet the needs of an ever-changing populations across the lifespan.

What we offer:

NRCC Nursing PROGRAMS:

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)

Graphic for Certificate Practical Nursing

LPN to RN Advanced Placement Option (APO)

Practical Nursing Certificate (PN)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Loading...

Not sure which courses you need to take? Talk with an academic advisor for assistance or visit the catalog and choose your program of study.

Visit the Admissions Website to Register for Classes

NCLEX PASS RATES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Nursing Admission Contact Information:

Katie Pruett
Nursing Admissions Specialist
kpruett@nr.edu
(540) 674-3600 ext. 4222

Enrollment Support:

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES

BECOME A STUDENT DETAILS

CLASS SCHEDULES

COLLEGE CATALOG

INFORMATION REQUEST

ACADEMIC CALENDARS:

Summer 2025 Schedule

Fall 2025 14-Week Session

Fall 2025 10-Week Session

Fall 2025 1st 7-Week Session

Fall 2025 2nd 7-Week Session

SEE FUTURE ACADEMIC CALENDARS

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2025 FOURTEEN-WEEK SESSION

FALL SEMESTER 2025
August 18-22	Monday-Friday	Faculty In-service
August 25	Monday	Classes Begin
August 29	Friday	Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval
September 1	Monday	Labor Day (College Closed)
September 9	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund *
October 15-17	Wednesday-Friday	Faculty Research (No Day or Evening Classes)
October 29	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade *
November 5	Wednesday	Spring and Summer Registration Begins
November 7	Friday	Applications for Graduation Due
November 24-25	Monday-Tuesday	Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes)
November 26	Wednesday	Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon)
November 27-28	Thursday-Friday	Thanksgiving Break (College Closed)
December 12	Friday	Classes End
December 15	Monday	Exams Begin
December 18	Thursday	Exams End
December 19	Friday	Faculty In-service
December 22	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
December 22	Monday by 4:00 p.m.	Grades Available Online for Students
December 22-23	Monday-Tuesday	Faculty In-service

* Refund or withdrawal date for Fourteen-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2025 TEN-WEEK SESSION

FALL SEMESTER 2025 TEN-WEEK SESSION
September 24	Wednesday	Classes Begin
September 29	Monday	Last Day to Add Classes
October 6	Monday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund *
October 15-17	Wednesday-Friday	Faculty Research (No Day or Evening Classes)
November 5	Wednesday	Spring and Summer Registration Begins
November 6	Thursday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade *
November 7	Friday	Applications for Graduation Due
November 24-25	Monday-Tuesday	Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes)
November 26	Wednesday	Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon)
November 27-28	Thursday-Friday	Thanksgiving Break (College Closed)
December 12	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
December 15	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)

* Refund or withdrawal date for Ten-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2025 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION

FALL SEMESTER 2025 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION
August 25	Monday	Classes Begin
August 27	Wednesday	Last Day to Add Classes
September 1	Monday	Labor Day (College Closed)
September 2	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund *
September 23	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade
October 13	Monday	Exam Day/Classes End
October 14	Tuesday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)

* Refund or withdrawal date for First Seven-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2025 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION

FALL SEMESTER 2025 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION
October 20	Monday	Classes Begin
October 22	Wednesday	Last Day to Add Classes
October 27	Monday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund *
November 5	Wednesday	Spring and Summer Registration Begins
November 7	Friday	Applications for Graduation Due
November 14	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade *
November 24-25	Monday-Tuesday	Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes)
November 26	Wednesday	Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon)
November 27-28	Thursday-Friday	Thanksgiving Break (College Closed)
December 12	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
December 15	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)

* Refund or withdrawal date for Second Seven-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

** Granted by the Governor to make Election Day a holiday after the calendar was approved.

Fall 2024 EXAM SCHEDULE

EXAM TIMES	MONDAY DEC 16	TUESDAY DEC 17	WEDNESDAY DEC 18	THURSDAY DEC 19
8:00 - 10:00	8:00 MWF	9:30 TR	9:05 MWF	8:00 TR
10:30 - 12:30	10:10 MWF	12:00 noon TR	11:15 MWF
1:00 - 3:00	12:20 MWF	1:30 TR	1:25 MWF	4:30 TR
3:30 - 5:30	2:30 MWF	3:00 TR	3:35 MWF
Evening	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 10-Week Session (T)

SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 10-Week Session (T)
May 21	Wednesday	Classes Begin
May 26	Monday	Holiday (College Closed)
May 28	Wednesday	Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval
June 2	Monday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
June 19	Thursday	Holiday (College Closed)
July 2	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
July 4	Friday	Holiday (College Closed)
August 1	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
August 4	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
August 5	Tuesday	Grades Available Online for Students

* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 First 5-Week Session (D)

SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 First 5-Week Session (D)
May 21	Wednesday	Classes Begin
May 23	Friday	Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval
May 26	Monday	Holiday (College Closed)
May 27	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
June 11	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
June 19	Thursday	Holiday (College Closed)
June 26	Thursday	Exam Day/Classes End
June 27	Friday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
June 30	Monday	Grades Available Online for Students

* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 Second 5-Week Session (E)

SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 Second 5-Week Session (E)
June 30	Monday	Classes Begin
July 1	Tuesday	Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval
July 3	Thursday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
July 4	Friday	Holiday (College Closed)
July 17	Thursday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
August 1	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
August 4	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
August 5	Tuesday	Grades Available Online for Students

* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

Links

Hospitals

Schools

Certification Boards

Resources

Monica Allen

Adjunct Instructor

mallen@nr.edu
Telephone ext:
Office:

Diane Blankenship

Adjunct Instructor

dblankenship@nr.edu
Telephone ext:
Office:

Hannah Boyd

Adjunct Instructor

hboyd@nr.edu
Telephone ext:
Office:

Jean Cintron

Adjunct Instructor

jcintron@nr.edu
Telephone ext: 4390
Office: Godbey 99

Sharon Clowes

Adjunct Instructor

sclowes@nr.edu
Telephone ext:
Office:

Jessica Cumbee

Adjunct Instructor

jcumbee@nr.edu
Telephone ext:
Office:

Donna Davis

Clinical Specialist/Adjunct Instructor

dsdavis@nr.edu
Telephone ext: 4384
Office: Godbey 61

Denise Haun

Adjunct Instructor

dhaun@nr.edu
Telephone ext:
Office:

Wendy Hay

Assistant Professor of Nursing

whay@nr.edu
Telephone ext: 4233
Office: Godbey 81

Lisa Helmick

Instructor of Nursing

lhelmick@nr.edu
Telephone ext: 4267
Office: Godbey 98

Lisa Johnston

Instructor of Nursing

ljohnston@nr.edu
Telephone ext: 4437
Office: Godbey 97

Stefanie O'Brien

Adjunct Instructor

sobrien@nr.edu
Telephone ext:
Office: Rooker 223

Debbie Pike

Adjunct Instructor

dpike@nr.edu
Telephone ext:
Office:

Rosemary Quist

Adjunct Instructor

rquist@nr.edu
Telephone ext:
Office:

Caitlin Reed

Assistant Professor of Nursing

creed@nr.edu
Telephone ext: 4309
Office: Godbey 80

Misty Rice

Associate Professor of Nursing

mrice@nr.edu
Telephone ext: 4349
Office: Rooker 221

Heather Umberger

Assistant Professor of Nursing

humberger@nr.edu
Telephone ext: 4414
Office: Godbey 74

Elizabeth Woodyard

Adjunct Faculty

ewoodyard@nr.edu
Telephone ext:
Office:

HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT NRCC?

NRCC ALERTS

STAY CONNECTED

NRCC IN DUBLIN:

5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
(540) 674-3600
Toll Free: 866-462-6722
Fax: (540) 674-3602
Directions

CHRISTIANSBURG SITE:

782 New River Road NW, Suite 400
Christiansburg, VA 24073
(540) 674-3610
Fax: (540) 381-7128
Directions
More...

THE DIVISION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Welcome to NRCC's Nursing Programs

What we offer:

NRCC Nursing PROGRAMS:

Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)

LPN to RN Advanced Placement Option (APO)

Practical Nursing Certificate (PN)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Nursing Admission Contact Information:

Enrollment Support:

ACADEMIC CALENDARS:

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2025 FOURTEEN-WEEK SESSION

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2025 TEN-WEEK SESSION

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2025 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2025 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION

Fall 2024 EXAM SCHEDULE

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 10-Week Session (T)

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 First 5-Week Session (D)

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 Second 5-Week Session (E)

Links

Hospitals

Schools

Certification Boards

Resources

Nursing Contact Information

General questions and requests about the Associate Degree Nursing Program should be directed to: Katie PruettNursing Admissions Specialistkpruett@nr.edu(540) 674-3600 ext. 4222

Nursing Faculty

Call (540) 674-3600 or toll-free 1-866-462-6722, then you will be prompted to add the extension number to reach any employee.

Monica Allen

Diane Blankenship

Hannah Boyd

Jean Cintron

Sharon Clowes

Jessica Cumbee

Donna Davis

Denise Haun

Wendy Hay

Lisa Helmick

Lisa Johnston

Stefanie O'Brien

Debbie Pike

Rosemary Quist

Caitlin Reed

Misty Rice

Heather Umberger

Elizabeth Woodyard

HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT NRCC?

NRCC ALERTS

STAY CONNECTED

NRCC IN DUBLIN:

CHRISTIANSBURG SITE:

General questions and requests about the Associate Degree Nursing Program should be directed to:
Katie Pruett
Nursing Admissions Specialist
kpruett@nr.edu
(540) 674-3600 ext. 4222