The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program at Mountain Gateway Community College is a four-semester, full-time program that prepares students for a career as a Registered Nurse (RN). Upon successful completion of the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Program at a Glance
| Program Aspect | Details |
| Award Earned | Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Nursing |
| Program Length | Four Semesters (2 years of full-time study) |
| Licensure Pathway | Prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN Examination |
| Application Deadline | May 15, 2027 |
| Program Approval | Virginia Board of Nursing (Conditional Approval) |
| Academic Advising | Student Services Suite — (540) 863-2820 |
🚨 Application Deadline: May 15, 2027
Prospective nursing students must complete their application packet and required entrance testing prior to the deadline.
Application Packets & Testing Resources
- 📄 ADN Online Application Portal (application opens January through mid-May)
- 📄 ADN Information Packet (Updated May 2026)
- 📄 ADN Nursing Program Handbook
- 📄 Student Quick Start Guide for ATI TEAS Remote Proctoring Testing
- 📄 TEAS Test Facts & Overview
- 📄 Program Information Sheet – Nursing (ADN)
Program Outcomes & Accreditation
5-Year NCLEX-RN Pass Rates
| Examination Year | MGCC Graduates Pass Rate |
| 2025 | 72.73% |
| 2024 | 87.10% |
| 2023 | 93.75% |
| 2022 | 78.18% |
| 2021 | 71.00% |
MGCC Student Achievement Outcomes
|
Year |
NCLEX-RN Pass Rate (All A.D.N. Admissions) |
Traditional Student Completion Rate |
LPN to RN Transition Completion Rate |
Employment Rate |
|
2025 |
72.73% |
78% |
80% (8/10) |
91% |
|
2024 |
87.10% |
76% |
100% (10/10) |
90% |
|
2023 |
93.75% |
73% |
80% (8/10) |
90% |
State Board Approval
The Mountain Gateway Community College Associate Degree Nursing Education Program has been granted conditional approval by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
Virginia Board of Nursing
Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300 | Henrico, VA 23233
Phone: (804) 367-4515 | Website: Virginia Board of Nursing Portal
Transfer & RN-to-BSN Articulation Agreements
For students planning to advance their nursing education to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or related degree, MGCC maintains official articulation agreements with four-year universities:
| Partner Institution | Program Pathway |
| Eastern Mennonite University | RN to BS in Nursing |
| Old Dominion University | RN to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) |
| Old Dominion University | RN to BSHS (Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences) |
| Western Governors University | RN to BSN Transfer Pathway |
Students planning to transfer should contact Student Services at (540) 863-2820 for academic guiding and course mapping.
Program Faculty
Full-Time Faculty
- Catherine Hiler, DNP, RN
- Racheal Kamanga, MSN, RN
- Devon Nicely, MSN, RN, CSHE
- Nicole McCain, MSN, RN
- Rebekah Culp, BSN, RN
Adjunct Faculty
- Carla Dobbs, BSN, RN
- Karen Persinger, MSN, RN
- Rachael Javins, BSN, RN
- Mindy Lipes, BSN, RN
Related Health & Emergency Services Programs
Explore additional healthcare pathways offered at MGCC:
- Practical Nursing (PN)
- Practical Nursing (PN) to Registered Nursing (RN) Pathway Course
- Advanced Health Care (CSC)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Licensed Massage Therapist Program
Professional Licensure Disclosure
Pursuant to United States Department of Education (US DOE) regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), Mountain Gateway Community College Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program provides the following information for all prospective and current students:
The Commonwealth of Virginia participates with 32 other states in the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) National Licensing Compact (NLC), allowing nurses licensed in one compact state to provide nursing care across state lines in other compact member states.
- Review the NCSBN Uniform Licensure Requirements
- View current NLC Compact Member States
- Access the List of All State Nursing Board Licensure Requirements
Prospective and current students are strongly encouraged to evaluate all state requirements in jurisdictions where they intend to practice nursing. Mountain Gateway Community College has not determined if the ADN program meets the requirements of any other states. This statement serves to meet US DOE regulations until further notice.