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Registered Nursing Program
History Of The Program
The Registered Nursing Program, Norfolk's first Nursing School, began in 1892. It was created by the Retreat of the Sick, a 24-bed hospital. The two-year Program, taught by physicians, was open to any female, 18 or older, with a grammar school education. The schooling was free, but students had to supply their own books and uniforms. Four young women were accepted into the first class.
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Registered Nursing Program - Admissions and Prerequisite Requirements
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Registered Nursing Frequently Asked Questions
 2008 Chesapeake Campus - Academic Planning and Information Sessions (PDF file)
2008 Registered Nursing Distance Learning Program - Academic Planning and Information Sessions (PDF file)
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Watch the Sentara Nursing DVD to learn about future employment opportunities for nursing graduates
RN Distance Learning Program on the Peninsula
Early Admission To the Nursing Program for High School Seniors (PDF File)
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| The Nursing Skills Lab at the Sentara School of Health Professions | Today the Program is a part of the Sentara School of Health Professions. The Program is offered twice a year to meet the demand for registered nurses. It is one of 6 hospital based diploma programs in Virginia. The Program has a faculty of 28 and approximately 210 students. Many of the graduates of the Program choose to become a part of the highly motivated and progressive hospital nursing staff at Sentara, providing them access to a broad range of professional opportunities.
Accreditation Status
The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) accredits the Sentara School of Health Professions. The Registered Nursing Program is also fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission through the year 2012. (National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006; 1-800-669-1656.)
Approval Status
The Virginia State Board of Nursing has approved the Registered Nursing Program through the year 2012.
Overview Of The Program/Role Of The Graduate
The Program is day time, full time, with some evening clinical rotations and is 22 months in length. The Program is divided into five distinct levels.
Level I - Students take Fundamentals of Nursing, In this course concepts of communication, pharmacology, surgery, nutrition and basic fundamentals of nursing care are presented. This information provides the student with the necessary cognitive and psychomotor skills needed to begin care of a variety of patients.
Level II - Students take Nursing of Specialized Populations, which covers care of the child, child bearing family and psychiatric/mental health clients.
Level III- Students take Adult Nursing I, which covers selective pathophysiology, grouped by body systems and related nursing care for adults.
Level IV- Students take Adult Nursing II, which covers selective and more advanced pathophysiology, grouped by body systems and related nursing care for adults.
Level V- students take complete Comprehensive Nursing Practice, which provides them with opportunities to care for multiple patients in a variety of clinical settings.
Graduates of the Program are able to provide nursing care to patients in a variety of settings including hospitals, long term care, urgent care centers, home care agencies and medical offices. Registered Nurses may also be employed in specialty areas such as geriatrics, women's health, psychiatry, pediatrics, medicine and surgery.
Advanced Placement
A process exists in the School of Health Professions for Licensed Practical Nurses and Independent Duty Corpsman to advance into the RN Program. The process is individualized and based on validation of competencies. Please call the school for further information about this Program.
Registered Nursing information, including tuition and fees, faculty, curriculum plan and technical standards.
Pre-Requisite Notice: Math 151 (Liberal Arts) from a Virginia Community College is not acceptable for College Algebra.
Scheduling NET and HOBET Testing (PDF file)
Math Review Sessions
The School offers Math review sessions to help applicants prepare for the NET and HOBET pre-admission test. (Registered Nursing, Cardiovascular and Surgical Technology Programs only.) The sessions are from 6-9 p.m. at the school and there is no cost to attend. The Registered Nursing Distance Learning Program has Math Review Sessions available in Hampton.
2008 Math Review Sessions (PDF file)
Examples - NET Testing (PDF file)
2008 High School Chemistry Class (PDF file) (For RN Program Only)
Summer 2008 High School Chemistry Class (PDF file) (For RN Program Only)
Consumer Disclosure
Graduate Surveys
Graduates are surveyed 12 months after they graduate and the results reflect that they have a high degree of satisfaction with the education they received and they would choose this school again for their nursing education.
Potential Career Opportunities
Prior to graduation students at main and non-main campus locations are guided through the Sentara Healthcare employment application process. Employment assistance is only provided within Sentara. Graduates are actively recruited for positions within Sentara Healthcare; however, there is no obligation to work for Sentara. While most graduates readily obtain positions, employment with Sentara is not guaranteed.
Salary Potential
The entry-level starting salary for a new graduate RN working full-time in Sentara Healthcare is approx. $40,765 annually. Salaries will vary depending on the position and the work hours.
Application Information:
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
To receive an application, please call 757 388-2900 or send an email to the Sentara School of Health Professions. You can also print off an application now!
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