Chesapeake Nursing School

The Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) program at Arizona College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.aacnnursing.org). Official accreditation notification to CCNE for Chesapeake is submitted prior to first Semester 5 class start. All Arizona College campuses are institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting agency.

Understanding the differences between a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) school and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) school is crucial to planning your nursing career path. This because the education requirements between RNs and LPNs vary significantly. An LPN program typically takes about one to two years to complete. It is intended to prepare students for entry-level nursing roles to perform basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurse (RNs) and physicians.

Registered Nurses in Virginia have a median nursing salary of $84,100 per year.

As you will be newly entering the workforce, it’s important to know that you will likely not start at the median rate but would likely increase your earnings with experience.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that Registered Nurses in Virginia range from a low rate of $63,710 per year, to the highest-paid Nurses earning as much as $115,120 per year for their nursing salary.

Updated 06/2024. Source: https://www.onetonline.org/link/localwages/29-1141.00?st=VA

If you fail your first attempt at the NCLEX-RN Exam, you may retake it after 45 days from your original test date. You may retest up to 8 times per year.

Source: https://www.registerednursing.org/articles/how-many-times-take-nclex-rn-exam/#:~:text=Though%20the%20vast%20majority%20of,when%20they%20graduated%20nursing%20school.

Arizona College of Nursing – Chesapeake has built a full support system to help you at every step of the program. Our student support resources include a student success coach, tutoring sessions, peer mentoring, faculty office hours, NCLEX-RN exam prep class, and more.

Contact our admissions team to learn more about how we support you throughout your nursing education. We’re committed to helping you pursue your goal of becoming an RN.

You can read more about our admissions requirements here [https://www.arizonacollege.edu/admissions/]. For detailed information about the nursing prerequisites for our BSN program, please contact our admissions office. They can provide you with the specific details and answer any questions you may have about our application process.

A nursing assistant provides basic patient care and support, such as helping with daily activities and monitoring vital signs, under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). An RN, on the other hand, typically has more advanced training and responsibilities, including developing and implementing patient care plans, administering medications, and performing complex medical procedures. RNs also oversee and coordinate care provided by nursing assistants and other healthcare staff.

Earning a BSN degree can open doors to more advanced roles and opportunities in the nursing field as an RN. Our BSN program in Virginia is designed to provide the comprehensive education and clinical experience to help advance your career.