MECC Nursing Program
The mission of the Mountain Empire Community College Nursing Program (AAS in Nursing degree) and other nursing programs of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is to provide affordable, community access to quality nursing education. The VCCS nursing programs prepare qualified students to provide safe, competent, entry-level nursing care in 21st century healthcare environments. Students are prepared to meet the ever-increasing complexity of the healthcare needs of the citizens of Virginia. Upon successful completion of the program, qualified graduates have the opportunity to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) leading to licensure as a registered nurse.
Nursing Track 1: Two Year Curriculum
The mission of the Mountain Empire Community College Nursing Program (AAS in Nursing degree) and other nursing programs of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is to provide affordable, community access to quality nursing education. The VCCS nursing programs prepare qualified students to provide safe, competent, entry-level nursing care in 21st century healthcare environments. Students are prepared to meet the ever-increasing complexity of the healthcare needs of the citizens of Virginia. Upon successful completion of the program, qualified graduates have the opportunity to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) leading to licensure as a registered nurse.
For more information and to apply, visit Nursing Track 1: Two Year Curriculum.
Nursing Track 2: Advanced Placement option for LPN Transition
The mission of the Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Nursing curriculum is to provide affordable, community access to quality nursing education. The nursing program prepares qualified students to provide safe, competent, entry-level nursing care in 21st century healthcare environments. Students are prepared to meet the ever-increasing complexity of the healthcare needs of the citizens of Virginia. Upon successful completion of the program, qualified graduates have the opportunity to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) leading to licensure as a registered nurse.
For more information and to apply, visit Nursing Track 2: Advanced Placement option for LPN Transition
Nursing Track 3: Part-Time Evening & Weekend
The mission of the Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) Nursing curriculum is to provide affordable, community access to quality nursing education. The nursing program prepares qualified students to provide safe, competent, entry-level nursing care in 21st century healthcare environments. Students are prepared to meet the ever-increasing complexity of the healthcare needs of the citizens of Virginia. Upon successful completion of the program, qualified graduates have the opportunity to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) leading to licensure as a registered nurse.
For more information or to apply, visit Nursing Track 3: Part-Time Evening & Weekend.
Nursing Track 4: Part-Time E/W Advanced Placement option for LPN Transition
The mission of the Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Nursing curriculum is to provide affordable, community access to quality nursing education. The nursing program prepares qualified students to provide safe, competent, entry-level nursing care in 21st century healthcare environments. Students are prepared to meet the ever-increasing complexity of the healthcare needs of the citizens of Virginia. Upon successful completion of the program, qualified graduates have the opportunity to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) leading to licensure as a registered nurse.
For more information or to apply, visit Nursing Track 4: Part-Time E/W Advanced Placement option for LPN Transition
For Further Information Contact:
Deborah Clarkston, Nursing Program Coordinator
- Phillips-Taylor Hall Office 136
- 276-523-9009
- dclarkston@mecc.edu
Sarah Clakston, Health Sciences Advisor
- Phillips – Taylor Hall Office 146
- 276-523-9010
- sclarkston@mecc.edu
Kristen Clark, Nursing Program Faculty
Donna Cluesman, Nursing Program Faculty
- Phillips-Taylor Hall Office 131
- 276-523-9011
- dcluesman@mecc.edu
Amanda Davis, Nursing Program Faculty
- Phillips – Taylor Hall Office 133
- 276.523.9013
- adavis@mecc.edu
Kim Dorton, Dean, Health Sciences
- Phillips-Taylor Hall Office 356
- 276.523.9014
- kdorton@mecc.edu
Kim Rasnick, Simulation Lab Coordinator
- Robb Hall Office 205
- 276.523.9019
- krasnick@mecc.edu
Amanda Robbins, Nursing Program Faculty
- Phillips-Taylor Hall Office 135
- 276.523.9020
- arobbins@mecc.edu
Deborah Wright, Nursing Program Faculty
- Phillips-Taylor Hall Office 132
- 276.523.5457
- dwright@mecc.edu
