Virginia Nursing Schools and Allied Health Programs
Virginia faces a shortfall of 23,000 nurses by 2020 - about the same time baby boomer nurses will be retiring. Current, conservative estimates still predict that in the next decade the U.S. willbegin to experience one of the worst shortages of registered nurses in the nation's history.Unfortunately, despite looming nursing shortages, Virginia's nursing schools are forced to turn away over three times as many qualified registered nursing applicants as they admit each year due to a shortage of Nurse Educators and clinical facilities.Educators and health planners see the growing demand for nurses not only as a need for additional personnel but also for additional education, with more nurses prepared in baccalaureate programs that emphasize leadership, patient education, case management, and care across a variety of acute care and outpatient settings. Nurse Educators, BSN prepared nurses, home health nurses, and all advanced practice specialties -clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, and nurse anesthetists-are in high demand - especially in Virginia's rural areas to provide primary care for an increasing aging population with chronic diseases.
In order to meet the increasingly complex demands of today's health care environment, many healthcare agencies prefer or require a minimum of a bachelor's degree for their nursing staff, so now is the perfect time for LPN's to enroll in an online LPN to RN program, or LPN to BSN degree program, for RN's to take an online RN-BSN degree completion program, or RN to MSN bridge program, and for BSN nurses to earn a MS in Nursing degree.
Average Nursing Base Salaries:
| Nursing Assistant: $23,935- $29,198 | Licensed Practical Nurse: $35,804 - $43,144 |
| RN Staff Nurse: $55,740- $67,662 | Nurse Practitioner: $75,822 - $89,370 |
Find Nursing Schools and Allied Health Programs For Virginia
Browse accredited nursing schools and allied health programs that accept students from Virginia, then request free information from any or all schools offering programs that match your needs:
University of Phoenix
Campus
As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has more than 200 locations, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal—and sooner than you might think.
Programs:- BS in Nursing (RN Required)
- MS in Nursing (RN Required)
- MS in Nursing - Nursing/Health Care Education
- Reston
- Manassas
- Fairfax
- Arlington
Medical Career Institute
Campus
Experience the Rewards of Caring, With ECPI’s Medical Careers Institute, you can Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree in 2.5 Years or Your Associate’s Even Sooner through Our Year-Round Schedule!
Programs:- Nursing (BSN) - Bachelor
- Registered Nursing - Associate
- Practical Nursing - Diploma
- Newport News
- Virginia Beach
- Henrico
- Manassas
- Richmond
Fortis Institute
Campus
Looking to prepare for your dream career? Fortis Institute can give you the skills and training you need to succeed in the fast-growing and high-demand healthcare field. * Programs vary by location * Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information * Fortis Institute - Indianapolis advertising code is AC-0163.
Programs:- Associate Degree in Nursing
- Practical Nursing
- Medical Assistant
- Richmond
South University - Campus
Campus
With over 100 years of educational excellence, South University can give you the outstanding instruction and personalized attention you need to prepare for the real world. We offer a variety of degree programs which can be earned online or at one of our five campus locations. Options include Business Administration, Information Technology, Nursing, Criminal Justice, and more.
Programs:- Nursing (BS)
- Nursing (RN-BSN)
- Glen Allen
- Virginia Beach
Skyline College
Campus
Skyline College in Roanoke, VA understands the challenges faced by people wanting to compete in today�s high paced world and offers a direct, concentrated path to your career goals.
Programs:- Practical Nursing
- Medical Assisting
- Roanoke
Westwood College
Campus
Westwood College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers. The College offers broad access to education and serves a diverse, multicultural body of students in an environment that promotes pride, respect, and teamwork. The College's programs are designed to empower students to pursue their individual career goals.
Programs:- Diploma - Medical Assisting
- Annandale
- Arlington
Everest College
Campus
Develop the skills to succeed in today's highly competitive business environment. Everest College can prepare you for a rewarding career in some of today's hottest fields.
Programs:- Diploma - Medical Assisting
- Chesapeake
- Newport News
- Mc Lean
- Arlington
Bryant and Stratton College
Campus
Give your career a boost with an education from Bryant and Stratton College. We offer certificate, associate degree, and bachelor's degree programs for careers in the business, criminal justice, design, finance, technology, health care, and legal fields.
For more information about Bryant and Stratton’s graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures.
Programs:- Medical Assisting
- Virginia Beach
