Step 1. Review the AAS Nursing Checklist

Review all the requirements to apply to the program using this checklist to ensure you have met the qualifications to attend an information session and apply to the program. Questions about the requirements for the program may be directed to the School of Health Professions office at 804-523-5375 or shp@reynolds.edu and scheduling an appointment with an academic advisor. More information including all current AAS Nursing Program policies can be found in the 2023-2024 Student Handbook located HERE.

Step 2: Participate in an information session and complete the HESI exam

It is highly recommended, but not mandatory, to attend a Nursing Student Information Session prior to submitting your application to the program. These sessions will review the PowerPoint above and clarify any questions students may have about the admissions process.

We will be holding a LPN to RN information session on March 20, 2024 and April 17, 2024. Please use the Zoom link below to participate in either session. No registration is needed.

LPN to RN Information Session - Join Zoom Mar 20, 2024 at 4pm EST.

https://vccs.zoom.us/j/86388460115

LPN to RN Information Session - Join Zoom Apr 17, 2024 at 4pm EST.
Information sessions for the traditional Nursing AAS program will be held on March 25, 2024 via Zoom and April 29, 2024 will be in person. No registration is needed.
RN Information Session - Join Zoom Mar 25, 2024 at 1pm EST

https://vccs.zoom.us/j/89411810801?pwd=bWp0cy9KNFBzbjI0REN6eTIwTWdqZz09

RN Information Session - In Person Apr 29, 2024 at 1pm EST at the Downtown Campus
700 East Jackson Street, Richmond, VA 23219. 6th floor Community Room, Room 633. Take a ticket at the gate of our parking deck and bring it in with you to get validated. The Reynolds parking deck can be accessed by 8th street and is directly behind our building.
HESI Exams - The HESI exams are available to purchase online and to be taken at the Reynolds testing center at the Parham Road Campus or the Downtown Campus. Appointments are required.

Please see the Registered Nursing HESI Testing page for full details. Please use the payment IDs and follow the instructions to create an evolve account, pay for the HESI AAS Nursing Entrance or Mid-Curricular exams, and schedule testing appointments. 

Step 3: Request the Nursing program application

You may request an application for the AAS Nursing program or the LPN-RN Advanced Placement Option using the email address below and please allow 3 business days for a response. Please identify which application you want in the email when you contact us.
alliedhealthadmissions@reynolds.edu

(Please Note: Application requests and submissions will only be accepted from a VCCS student email account. Correspondence regarding the application cannot be provided if it is received from an outside email account address)


 Additional Notes:

  • Each Information Session will focus on questions & answers for potential  AAS degree nursing applicants.
  • The application deadline for starting the AAS Nursing or LPN to RN programs in the Fall semester (August) is the 3rd Monday in May. Application deadline to start the AAS Nursing program in the Spring semester (January) is the 3rd Monday in August each year. 
  • Applications are to be submitted electronically, including copies of all the student's required documents in PDF form. Please follow the instructions on the application carefully.
  • For inquiries about the applications only email the Nursing Admissions Specialist at alliedhealthadmissions@reynolds.edu. All other inquiries may be directed to the School of Health Professions office at shp@reynolds.edu.