The mission of the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program at New River Community College (NRCC) is to equip aspiring professional nurses with the knowledge, skills, and compassion needed to deliver safe, competent, and patient-centered care. The program is committed to preparing graduates to excel in an ever-evolving and complex healthcare system by fostering critical thinking, adaptability, and lifelong learning.
Effective June 7, 2024, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on December 31, 2026.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
https://www.acenursing.org/candidacy
Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.
The DEADLINE for COMPLETE FOLDER submission for the ADN program is February 15.
This program has approval by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
Virginia Board of Nursing, Perimeter Center
9960 Maryland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233-1463
| End of Program Student Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Client-Centered Care | Provide client-centered care promotion therapeutic relationships, caring behaviors, and self-determination across the lifespan for diverse populations. | |
| Safety/Risk Reduction | Practice safe nursing care that minimizes the risk of harm across systems and client populations. | |
| Clinical Judgement | Integrate clinical judgment when collaborating with the healthcare team in the management of care for complex clients. | |
| Professional Behaviors | Practice professional behaviors encompassing the legal/ethical framework while incorporating self-reflection, leadership, and a commitment to recognize the value of life-long learning. | |
| Quality Improvement | Manage client care through quality improvement processes, information technology, and fiscal responsibility to meet client needs and support organizational outcomes. | |
| Collaboration/Communication | Demonstrate principles of collaborative practice within the nursing and interdisciplinary teams fostering mutual respect and shared decision-making to achieve optimal outcomes of care. | |
| Pharmacology Principles | Manage the appropriateness, accuracy, and client response to pharmacology principles for clients with complex conditions. |
| SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 10-Week Session (T) | ||
|---|---|---|
| May 20 | Wednesday | Classes Begin |
| May 25 | Monday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval |
| June 1 | Monday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund* |
| June 19 | Friday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| July 1 | Wednesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade* |
| July 3 | Friday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| July 31 | Friday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| August 3 | Monday | Grades Due from Faculty (Noon) |
| August 4 | Tuesday | Grades Available Online for Students |
* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.
| SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 First 5-Week Session (D) | ||
|---|---|---|
| May 20 | Wednesday | Classes Begin |
| May 22 | Friday | Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval |
| May 25 | Monday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| May 26 | Tuesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund* |
| June 10 | Wednesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive "W” Grade* |
| June 19 | Friday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| June 25 | Thursday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| June 26 | Friday | Grades Due from Faculty (Noon) |
| June 29 | Monday | Grades Available Online for Students |
* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.
| SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 Second 5-Week Session (E) | ||
|---|---|---|
| June 26 | Friday | Classes Begin |
| July 1 | Wednesday | Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval |
| July 2 | Thursday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund* |
| July 3 | Friday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| July 16 | Wednesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade* |
| July 31 | Friday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| August 3 | Monday | Grades Due from Faculty (Noon) |
| August 4 | Tuesday | Grades Available Online for Students |
* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.