General Information
The ADN program at MGCC consists of four semesters of full-time study. Students who successfully complete the program earn an Associate of Applied Science Nursing Degree. They are then eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for registered nursing.
5-Year NCLEX-RN Pass Rates
- 2024 - 87.1%
- 2023 - 93.75%
- 2022 - 78.18%
- 2021 - 71%
- 2020 - 92%
Accreditation
The Virginia Board of Nursing has granted conditional approval to the Mountain Gateway Community College Associate Degree Nursing Education Program.
Virginia Board of Nursing, Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
(804)367-4515
https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Nursing
Application Deadline is May 15, 2025
- ADN Application
- ADN Information Packet (Updated July 2024)
- ADN Nursing Program Handbook
- Student Quick Start Guide for ATI TEAS Remote Proctoring Testing
- TEAS Test Facts
Advising
Students wishing to transfer should contact an advisor in Student Services for guidance. Student Services may be reached at 540-863-2820.
MGCC has Articulation Agreements with the following schools:
- Eastern Mennonite University (Nursing Students only – RN to BS)
- Old Dominion University (Nursing students only – RN to BSHS)
- Old Dominion University (Nursing students only – RN to BSN)
- Western Governor’s University
Program Requirements
Related Degrees
- Advanced Health Care
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Licensed Massage Therapist Program
- Practical Nursing
- Practical Nursing (PN) to Registered Nursing (RN) Pathway Course
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) to allow nurses licensed in one state to provide nursing care across state lines in other compact states. The Uniform Licensing Requirements (ULRs) are found at: https://www.ncsbn.org/nursing-regulation/licensure/uniform-licensure-requirements.page.
States currently in the NLC are found at: https://www.ncsbn.org/nlcmemberstates.pdf. Prospective and current students are strongly encouraged to evaluate all state requirements in jurisdictions where they intend to practice nursing. A list of all state requirements is found at: https://www.ncsbn.org/14730.htm.
Mountain Gateway Community College has not determined if the ADN program meets the requirements of any other states.
This statement serves to meet the USDOE regulation until further notice.