Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

The Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse certificate program at Mountain Empire Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Big Stone Gap, VA. The program prepares students to take the NCLEX-RN examination and work as registered nurses in clinical environments such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health settings.

Classified under CIP code 51.3801 in the registered nursing field, this program is part of a broad suite of health and technical offerings at Mountain Empire Community College. Related health programs at the school include Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician and Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, while technical options include Welding Technology/Welder, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician, and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.