Northern Virginia Community College nursing

Annandale, Virginia · Public. Associate's · first-time NCLEX 95.87% / 77.78% · ACEN accredited.

Associate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 95.87%Practical nursing NCLEX 77.78%
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State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, associate degreeSpringfieldCurrent Active95.87% (2025, 121 first-time takers)
Board source
Practical nursingRestonInitial - Current Active77.78% (2025, 9 first-time takers)
Board source

Nursing awards

2014: 1752015: 1482016: 1572017: 1582018: 1552019: 1392020: 852021: 972022: 1442023: 1062024: 12717520141272024
Nursing completions at Northern Virginia Community College by year, IPEDS. Down 27% from 2014 to 2024.
YearCompletions
2014175
2015148
2016157
2017158
2018155
2019139
202085
202197
2022144
2023106
2024127
Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Associate's degree127

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
ACENAssociate
Accredited		Spring 2026

From Northern Virginia Community College’s nursing pages

Accreditation

“NOVA’s nursing program follows the VCCS Common Nursing Curriculum and is fully approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing (VBON) and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).”

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State board approval

“NOVA’s nursing program follows the VCCS Common Nursing Curriculum and is fully approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing (VBON) and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).”

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Simulation

“High-tech simulation training: The best associate degree in nursing programs feature advanced simulation labs where you can refine your skills using life-like patient manikins.”

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Clinical placements

“Look for a program that offers clinical rotations in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and community health settings.”

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