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 promoting therapeutic relationships, caring behaviors, and self-determination across the lifespan for diverse populations. | |
| Safety | Practice safe nursing care that minimizes risk of harm across systems and client populations. | |
| Clinical Judgement | Demonstrate nursing judgment through the use of clinical reasoning, the nursing process, and evidence-based practice in the provision of safe, quality care. | |
| Professional Behaviors | Practice professional behaviors that encompass 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 | Demonstrate principles of collaborative practice within the nursing and healthcare teams fostering mutual respect and shared decision-making to achieve stated outcomes of care. |