Overview
Situated on the Atlantic Coast, Virginia offers a mild coastal climate, rolling hills and a rich history. Historical sites like the former Jamestown Colony, Colonial Williamsburg and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello offer plenty for nursing students to see and do on their downtime.
Nursing Education in Virginia
Scholarships for Virginia nursing students include the Commonwealth of Virginia Nursing Scholarship Program, Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship Program for Registered Nurses and the Virginia Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Midwife Scholarship Program. Many school-specific scholarships are available. Old Dominion University offers nursing students a number, including the Captain Kenneth B. Austin USN and Mrs. Virginia Frank Scholarship, TOWN Foundation Scholarship, and Amerigroup Leadership Endowed Scholarship - ODU. The prestigious University of Virginia offers the Roy C. Beazley Undergraduate Merit Scholarship as well as two Graduate Merit Fellowships for nursing students. Many other school-specific and community college scholarships are also available..
Outlook for Nursing in Virginia
In order to get a nursing job in Virginia, you must pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) after receiving your degree. Job prospects for nurses in Virginia are good although the state is expecting a less severe nursing shortage than first anticipated. A report from the Virginia Department of Health Professions estimates that a shortage of 10,000 to 12,000 registered nurses is expected in the state in the next 10 years, down from an earlier prediction of approximately 22,000. One reason for the less severe shortage is that older nurses are delaying retirement due to the economic crisis. There are 60,230 registered nurses working in Virginia, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2009 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates. The mean annual salary is $63,270.
Some of the top employers of Registered Nurses in Virginia include Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, CJW Medical Center - Chippenham Campus, Central Virginia Training Center, Henrico Doctors’ Hospital - Forest Campus, and Inova Fairfax Hospital.
Nursing Degree Programs in Virginia
Transition programs for nurses:
Graduate programs for nurses:
- All Masters in Nursing Programs in VA
- All DNP and PhD in Nursing Programs in VA
- All Nurse Practitioner Programs in VA
Entry level nursing programs:
