Nursing Program

The nursing program at Patrick Henry Community College prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physician's offices. The program focuses on knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for the sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Program courses include: administration of medication and treatments, assisting and physician during treatments and examinations, referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer nursing program.

The Nursing program at Patrick Henry is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission for more than 33 years.

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Patrick Henry Community College

Also known as Patrick Henry

5115 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA

Patrick Henry Community College, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is an articulate community college that has a lot to offer students who not only value education, but also athletics, and other extracurricular activities.

PHCC offers a grand total of 29 associate degree programs and 12 certificate programs that will launch students to success, whether it is at a four year institution, or in their already existing job.

Also offered at Patrick Henry Community College is a wide array of clubs for students to participate in, such as: environmental club, theater club, chess club, and more.

PHCC has an extensive athletics program as well. Students are able to participate in women’s and men’s soccer, men’s and women’s golf, men’s baseball, women’s softball, men’s and women’s basketball, and cheerleading.

Included in the many programs of study offered at Patrick Henry Community College are associate degrees in arts and science, applied science, and technical studies. Certificate programs include automotive technology, early childhood education, clerical studies, industrial welding, and practical nursing.

The cost to attend PHCC is $123.00 per credit hour for in-state residents. Out-of-state residents can attend Patrick Henry Community College for $299.00 per credit hour. 

Applications to attend PHCC fan be filled out online or in person at the Patrick Henry Community College campus.

If you would like to apply to attend PHCC or would like to learn more about the associate’s degree programs or career certificates offered there, click here to access the official Patrick Henry Community College website.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Patrick Henry has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Registered Nurses

Description

Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).