Quick Facts

Quick Facts

Student Achievement for All Programs - Data From Academic Year 2023–2024

Student Achievement for all programs as reported to Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) 

For the BSN Program: The pass rate for the NCLEX exam for the Nursing Program (required by the Virginia Board of Nursing) for calendar year 2023 was 98%.

*Benchmark rate for Placement, Retention, and License is 70%

**Certification rate

Key:

1. The percent of graduates (who graduated between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024) who are placed in the related field of study by December 1st of the year following graduation. This rate is calculated by taking the total number of graduates placed divided by the total number of graduates minus the number of graduates unavailable for placement due to medical issues, active duty military service, or continuing education.
2. The percent of students who are retained in the program during the identified academic year. This rate is calculated by the enrollment (as of June 30) plus graduates divided by beginning enrollment (as of July 1) plus new starts and readmits.
3. The percent of students who pass the licensure exam. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number.

NCLEX Passing Rates for Nursing Programs, Calendar Years 2019-2023

NCLEX Passing Rates for Nursing Programs as reported to Virginia Board of Nursing

​Key:

(*) No graduates during this calendar year.

Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number.

CVT Student Success Data Using CAAHEP Methodology

All data presented here was reported to JRC/CVT - CAAHEP in December 2024.

(1) The percentage of graduates who are placed in the related field of study by August 11th of the year following graduation. (It may take 3-5 months for our graduates to actually get placed, so this represents only the three months after graduation.) This rate is calculated by taking the total number of graduates placed divided by the total number of graduates minus the number of graduates unavailable for placement due to medical issues, active duty military service, or continuing education.

(2) Total students in the class who have been reported as graduates to-date.

(3) The total percentage of graduates who pass the licensure or certification exam on their first or subsequent attempts.

Student Success Data - Surgical Technology Program Using CAAHEP Methodology

All data presented here was reported to ARCSTSA-CAAHEP in July 2024.

Key:

(1) The percent of graduates who are placed in the related field of study by August 11th of the year following graduation. (It may take 3-5 months for our graduates to actually get placed, so this represents only the 3 months after graduation.) This rate is calculated by taking the total number of graduates placed divided by the total number of graduates minus number of graduates unavailable for placement due to medical issues, active duty military service, or continuing education.

(2) Percentage of students who are retained in the program.

(3) The total percentage of graduates who pass the licensure or certification exam on their first attempt.

(*) No graduates during this academic year.

College Facts:

• Established in 1892
• Approximately 500 Students Enrolled
• Approximately 70 Faculty Members
• 4 Student Organizations

Master's Entry to Nursing Practice:

• 945 Hands-on Hours
• Finish in only 2 years
• 22 Courses
• 80 Credit Hours

Clinical Nurse Leader:

• No Preadmissions Test
• Finish in only 2 years
• Only 2 Clinical Courses
• 11 Courses
• 40 Credit Hours
• 2 Starts Each Year

Bachelor of Science in Nursing:

• Program Established in 1892
• 900 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills Labs, & Clinicals
• Bachelor's Degree Program Established in 2010
• First BSN Class Graduated in 2012
• Classes Begin in January Each Year
• The Application Deadline is June 15
• Students Finish in 2.5 Years (5 Semesters)

RN to BSN Program:

• Program Established in 2010
• Students Finish in 5 Semesters While Attending Part Time
• 9 Classes
• 30 Credit Hours
• Classes Begin Every January, May & August
• Enrollment: 21 (2021-2022 Academic Year)

CVT - Adult Echocardiography:

• Program Established 1982
• Application Deadline May 15
• Classes Begin in August Each Year
• Finish in 2 Years
• 1,260 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills Labs, & Clinicals 

CVT - Non-invasive Vascular Study:

• Program Established 1982
• Application Deadline May 15
• Classes Begin in August Each Year
• Finish in 2 Years
• 1,215 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills Labs, & Clinicals

CVT - Invasive Cardiovascular Technology:

• Program Established 1982
• Application Deadline May 15
• Classes Begin in August Each Year
• Finish in 2 Years
• 1,305 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills Labs, & Clinicals

CVT - Cardiac Electrophysiology:

• Program Established 2011
• Application Deadline May 15
• Classes Begin in August Each Year
• Finish in 2 Years
• 1 of 3 Cardiac Electrophysiology Programs in the USA
• 1,080 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills Labs, & Clinicals

Surgical Technology:

• Program Established 1950s
• One of only 8 Surgical Technology Programs in VA
• Application Deadline May 15
• Classes Begin in August Each Year
• Finish in 2 Years
• 1,080 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills Labs, & Clinicals

Patient Care Technician:

• Finish in 16 Weeks
• 180 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills Labs, & Clinicals 
• Classes Begin January, May & August

Monitor Surveillance:

• Finish in 15 Weeks
• 234 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills, & Clinicals
• Classes Begin Every January & August

Certificate in Cardiac Electrophysiology (CEP) Academic Certificate:

• Program Established 2021
• Application Deadline June 1
• Finish in 3 Semesters/1 Year
• 16 Total Credit Hours
• Classes Begin Every August

Medical Assistant:

• Program Established 2022
• Finish in 2 Semesters/1 Year
• 28 Total Credit Hours
• 450 Hands-on Hours
• Classes Begin Every August