The School of Health Sciences (SHS) strives to provide admission processes that are fair and equitable for all students who have the desire to become healthcare professionals. Additionally, we have an obligation to set our students up for programmatic success and board passage.
The new SHS admission processes for the nursing programs will select students based on the completion of the listed minimum requirements and on a first completion basis. If one of the nursing programs is your desired program of study it is important that you begin the process NOW.
We recognize that no one process is perfect; however, we will continue to monitor our processes to improve and to ensure equitable opportunities for all applicants. Please read the admission requirements very carefully and follow the instructions as directed.
Associate Degree Nursing Program 2024 Requirements - ADN Admissions Requirements
Practical Nursing Program 2024 Requirements - Practical Nursing Admissions Requirements
LPN to ADN Transition Program 2024 Requirements - LPN to ADN Transition Admissions Requirements
RIBN Program 2024 Requirements - RIBN Admissions Requirements
Once accepted into the program, students will have to have a criminal background check and drug screen. Findings on the criminal background check or a positive drug screen may prevent the student from remaining in the program. Nursing faculty cannot provide advice about findings on the criminal background check. In addition, students will have to complete a new criminal background check with the North Carolina Board of Nursing when applying for a license as an LPN. More information can be obtained at https://www.ncbon.com/licensure-listing-criminal-background-check-live-scan
Upon acceptance into the program, students will have to provide immunization and health records, including a physical examination by a healthcare provider stating the student is physically and emotionally able to participate in the program. Students are required to be CPR certified through the American Heart Association as Healthcare Providers (only type accepted).
Health insurance is required for all students enrolled in the nursing programs. It is recommended that students obtain health insurance prior to acceptance into the program as Open Enrollment Dates do not correlate with admission dates. A student must have insurance by the start of the program or will be unable to remain enrolled in the nursing program. Please see the links below for health insurance information:
http://www.studentccsi.com/ http://www.cigna.com/individuals-families/students-and-young-adults http://www.estudentinsurance.com/ All students in the Nursing Programs must view this MRI Safety Video and complete an MRI Screening Form annually.
An estimation of the fees associated with the Nursing Programs and other important information can be found in the Nursing Programs Student Handbook.
Click here for the VGCC Student Medical Form
Click here for the Job Hazards for Nursing
At the completion of second semester, students who have satisfactorily completed all the skills required and who are currently listed a CNA 1 on the NC registry are eligible for listing as an NA II via the NC Board of Nursing. Students are required to review the following PowerPoint and must submit the application to the Department Chair by the deadline posted in order to be submitted for listing. Once the student's information is submitted to the NC Board of Nursing, the student must create an account on the BON website and pay the listing fee as required by the Board of Nursing. Further information on NA II listings and to complete the process for listing once submitted.
Started in 1971, the Practical Nursing Program has graduated many successful LPN's who provide safe, quality, and professional care to our community's residents. The program provides strong clinical experiences as well as challenging didactic class work.
Courses are taught by a team of instructors using a variety of teaching strategies in order to meet the learning needs of all our students. Beginning in Fall 2016, the program will utilize a concept-based curriculum with each semester building on the previous. Clinical experience takes place at local healthcare facilities and includes rotations in long term care, med-surg, and mental health. During the final semester, students participate in a preceptorship rotation in which they work one-on-one with an assigned nurse preceptor. Upon graduation from the program, students are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN.
Our NCLEX-PN pass rates are as follows: 2020 77% (national average 83%); 2021 67% (national average 80%); 2022: 69%, 2023 cohort: year to date 85% with total first-time test taker average 83%. The current three-year average through 2022: 74% with the 3- year NC Benchmark at: 79%. Further information about NCLEX pass rates can be found at
https://www.ncbon.com/news-publications-statistics-statistics-statistics-for-nclex
Community and Student update related to Vance-Granville Community College’s Associate Degree and Practical Nursing Programs NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses and Practical Nurses) Scores for 2019, 2020, 2021:
The Vance-Granville Community College Nursing Programs strive for excellence in the education of our nursing students. The NCLEX pass rates for the Associate Degree and Practical Nursing Programs are listed below and noted on the VGCC website. The three-year average for 1st time pass rate for NCLEX-RN is 77% with the NC Benchmark being 82%. The three-year average for 1st time pass rate for NCLEX-PN is 78% with the NC Benchmark being 79%. The nursing programs are working in collaboration with the NC Board of Nursing on opportunities for improvement for the nursing programs as well as how best to support our nursing students. The Associate Degree Nursing Program is on 2nd year warning status and the Practical Nursing Program is on 1st year warning status in accordance with 21 NCAC 36.0320 and 21 NCAC 36.0303 laws related to 1st time pass rates for the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN. Vance Granville Community College has not received notification that the nursing programs are in danger of closure or any other actions that would affect students related to NCLEX scores at this time. Periodically we receive questions related to national accreditation. The VGCC nursing programs have not applied for national accreditation at any point in the past with a national nursing accrediting agency. However, this is a plan for our nursing programs in the future. Students should note that Federal Health Care Agencies may require graduation from a nursing program with national accreditation. We look forward to working with you in the future!
Students who complete the PN program also have the option to continue their education at VGCC by entering the LPN to ADN Transition Program which is a three-semester program designed to prepare the LPN as an RN.
