Nursing Program

The nursing program at Riverside School of Health Careers 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 UR/U of Richmond/Richmond is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission for more than 64 years.

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Riverside School of Health Careers

Also known as UR/U of Richmond/Richmond

410 Westhampton Way, University of Richmond, VA

Riverside School of Health Careers, located in Newport News, Virginia, offers students opportunities to enter one of several health  care fields through their in depth programs. The school provides students with the education and skills necessary to competently perform duties for entry level positions.  RS of Health Careers offers an excellent curriculum and modern facilities in order to obtain classroom and practical educations.

Academics

Riverside School of Health Careers offers a small number of programs. These programs prepare individuals for careers in the health care field. Graduates of these programs tend to have high state licensure and certification rates, some programs reaching as high as 100%. Additionally, students can complete general education requirements and receive an associate of arts and science degree through an agreement with the nearby Eastern Shore Community College.

Programs offered at RSHC:

• Professional Nurse
• Practical Nurse
• LPN to RN Fast- Track Articulation
• Radiologic Technology
• Surgical Technology
• Physical Therapist Assistant

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in applying to Riverside School of Health Careers should contact the school for an application and more information. Financial aid is available for eligible students. For more information regarding financial aid programs available, interested students should visit the school website's financial aid page.

Students Enrolled in the Nursing Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UR/U of Richmond/Richmond offers an associate's degree program in nursing.

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).