Mountain Empire Community College
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Health Science Programs
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Nursing Leading to RN

Program Description:
The two year Associate in Applied Science degree curriculum in Nursing is designed to prepare selected students to qualify as contributing members of the health team, rendering direct patient care as beginning practitioners of nursing in a variety of health service facilities. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, students will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination leading to licensure as a registered nurse (RN). The Virginia Appalachian Tricollege Nursing Program is a three college consortium serving Mountain Empire Community College, Southwest VA Community College and VA Highlands Community College.

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Program Information, Courses, etc. [PDF]
Admission Process Full-time Day [PDF]
Admission Process Part-Time Evening & Weekends [PDF]

Nursing Program Application [PDF]
Nursing Program Application Part-Time Evening & Weekends [PDF]


Practical Nursing Leading to LPN

Program Description:
The Practical Nursing curriculum is designed to prepare beginning practitioners with the knowledge and skills to care for patients of all age groups. Students will be prepared to assist in meeting the health needs of the community through provision of quality nursing care as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Upon successful completion of
the program, graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination NCLEX-PN). The program length is three semesters (one year).

Program Information, Courses, etc. [PDF]

Admission Process [PDF]

Practical Nursing Program Application [PDF]


Respiratory Therapy

Program Description:
The Associate in Applied Science degree in Respiratory Therapy is designed to prepare selected students as competent Registered respiratory Therapists and to serve as members of the health care team.

Program Information, Courses, etc. [PDF]

Application Process [PDF]

Respiratory Therapy Program Application [PDF]


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