Mandatory Information Sessions for the Nursing Programs:
Learn more about Camp's Nursing Program
In Person Session: Camp Nursing Building* at 4:00 p.m. each afternoon
- September 23
- October 7
- October 14
- November 4
- November 18
- January 13
- January 27
- February 10
- February 24
Virtual: 3:00 p.m. Via Zoom: VCCS.Zoom.US/j/83307861211
- September 18
- October 2
- October 16
- November 13
- December 4
- December 18
Nursing Applicants: The information sessions are a mandatory part of the admissions process!
The concept of our program is to provide an opportunity for those interested in a nursing career to acquire the knowledge, skills and experience of the scope of practice of the Registered Nurse. Upon completion of the program, graduates have met the educational requirements necessary to be eligible to take the national examination for registered nurse licensure, the NCLEX-RN.
Admissions Procedures - Transition Program
Admissions Procedures - Traditional Program
Admissions Procedures - Part-Time RN Traditional Program
Below is the Information Packet and an Electronic Application Form. By entering the two digits electronically on the application, you are also stating that you have read the information packet and agree to abide by the requirements specified.
Transition, RN Nursing Program Information Packet
RN, Traditional Nursing Program Information Packet
Part-Time RN Traditional Program Information Packet
Policy Brief Unvaccinated Nursing Students
The Application for the Camp RN Transistion Program is now open.
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- Accreditation Information
- United States Department of Education regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v)
- Virginia Board of Nursing (VBoN) RN Approval Letter
The Associate Degree nursing program at Paul D. Camp Community College at the Franklin Campus, located in Franklin, Virginia, is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000 www.acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
For additional information or to inquire about our Allied Health Programs, contact: Carol Griffin: cgriffin@pdc.edu
This includes your official transcripts from high school; high school diploma or GED required, and any college that you have attended that have courses we need to consider for your program (including Camp unofficial transcripts), and Healthcare Provider CPR card and the complete application checklist.
The Nursing Advising Video is scheduled to be available by the end of November 2025.
For more information, email: cgriffin@pdc.edu
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION IF YOU HAVE NOT ATTENDED A MANDATORY ADVISING SESSION, PASSING ATI TEAS SCORES, INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
RN, Traditional and Transition Applicants: In order to fulfill the requirements of the application process; the following documents are necessary, and your complete application packet must be hand delivered to the Nursing and Allied Health Building located at 1000 Armory Drive, VA.
- Official transcripts from high school or GED scores, colleges, and other higher education facilities
- Copy of GED or High School diploma in addition to the official transcripts
- Evidence of U.S. citizenship or authorization to reside in the United States
- Current CPR Certification, BLS for Healthcare Providers
- Hard copy of this application to include in your complete application packet that you will hand deliver to Ms. Griffin on the Nursing and Allied Health Building located at 1000 Armory Drive, before the application deadline. (the application deadline for the Transition Nursing Program is January 29, 2027 and the deadline for the RN Traditional and the Practical Nursing Programs is March 26, 2027).
- Proof of attendance/viewing mandatory information session, hosted by Dr. Sheaffer, Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Department.
- Copy of professional license if applicable, (CNA or LPN)
- Passing Nursing Entrance Exam transcripts (Scores)
TEAS: 58.7% Math, 58.7% Science, 65% English and 70% Reading
- Completed application check list
If required documents are not hand delivered by the application deadline, then the application will not be considered for review.
Incomplete application packets will not be accepted or reviewed. Allied Health Applications
The passage rates for Camp Nursing Program for the past 5 years
| Year | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RN Program | 78.57% | 98.3% | 82.35% | 80% | |
| LPN-RN Bridge Program | Combined | Combined | Combined | Combined | Combined |
Paul D. Camp’s RN program is granted Full Approval to operate a Registered Nursing Education Program by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
The ADN/RN program has been awarded accreditation through Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta Georgia 30326
404-975-5000
www.acenursing.org
Graduation Rates:
PDC admits 30 Traditional Students and 10 Transition Students (LPN-RN) per year.
| Graduates | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 5 Year Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 16 | 35 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Program Retention Rates:
| Program Retention | Year to Year Retention 2018-19 to 2019-20 | Year to Year Retention 2019-20 to 2020-21 | Year to Year Retention 2020-21 to 2021-22 | Year to Year Retention 2021-22 to 2022-23 | Year to Year Retention 2022-23 to 2023-24 | 5 Year Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 83% (20/24) |
84% (36/43) |
82% (31/38) |
55% (23/42) |
74% (29/39) |
75% (139/186) |
The data below represents the percentages of those nursing graduates who were employed within or six months of their graduation.
| Spring 2018 | Spring 2019 | Spring 2020 | Spring 2021 | Spring 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 61% (15/22) | 68% (21/31) | 50% (8/16) | ||
| Employers | Medical Management Service Inc, Franklin Hospital Corp, Sentara Healthcare, Children’s Hospital of the King Daughter, Care Advantage, Windsor Facility Operations, Chesapeake Hospital, Better Care Family Homes | Armor Correctional Health, Bio Medical Applications, Franklin Hospital Corp, Maryview Hospital, Sentara Healthcare, The Village at Woods Edge | Armor Correctional Health, Autumn Corp, Children’s Hospital of the King Daughter, Corizon Health Inc., Franklin Hospital, Maryview Hospital, Medical Management Services Inc., Renal Treatment Center, Sentara Healthcare | ||
| Quarterly Wages Range | $1,309 to $16,203 | $468 to $17,143 | $3,936 to $21,300 |
SCHEV Productivity: The Nursing program meets the SCHEV three year productivity standards for both enrollment and graduates.
The SCHEV productivity standards are based on the size (FTE) of the college and the type of degree program and certificate.
The standard for AAS Health Technologies programs is 7 FTE and 5 graduates.