Quick Facts
Student Achievement for All Programs - Data From Academic Year 2023–2024
| Program | Placement Rate (1)* | Retention Rate | Certification/License Rate |
| Master's Entry to Nursing Practice | 71% | 97% | 100% |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 100% | 85% | (Students are licensed) |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Traditional | 67% | 95% | 98% |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Traditional (Joint Program Sentara College and Virginia Wesleyan University) | 50% | 92% | 100% |
| RN to BSN | 100% | 90% | (Students are licensed) |
| Cardiovascular Technology | |||
| Adult Echocardiography | 100% | 92% | 100%** |
| Non-Invasive Vascular Study | 75% | 92% | 100%** |
| Invasive Cardiovascular Technology | 100% | 67% | 100%** |
| Cardiac Electrophysiology | 100% | 60% | 100%** |
| Surgical Technology | 89% | 88% | 100%** |
| Cardiac Electrophysiology Academic Certificate | 75% | 83% | 100% |
| Patient Care Technician | 71% | 87% | 90%** |
| Monitor Surveillance | 100% | 45% | (Licenses are not required) |
| Medical Assistant | 80% | 100% | 100%** |
Student Achievement for all programs as reported to Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
For the BSN Program: The pass rate for the NCLEX exam for the Nursing Program (required by the Virginia Board of Nursing) for calendar year 2023 was 98%.
*Benchmark rate for Placement, Retention, and License is 70%
**Certification rate
Key:
- The percent of graduates (who graduated between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024) who are placed in the related field of study by December 1st of the year following graduation. This rate is calculated by taking the total number of graduates placed divided by the total number of graduates minus the number of graduates unavailable for placement due to medical issues, active duty military service, or continuing education.
- The percent of students who are retained in the program during the identified academic year. This rate is calculated by the enrollment (as of June 30) plus graduates divided by beginning enrollment (as of July 1) plus new starts and readmits.
- The percent of students who pass the licensure exam. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number.
NCLEX Passing Rates for Nursing Programs, Calendar Years 2020–2024
| Program | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Master's Entry to Nursing Practice | 100% | 100% | 96% | 100% | 95% |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 90% | 90% | 87% | 98% | 86% |
NCLEX Passing Rates for Nursing Programs as reported to Virginia Board of Nursing
Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number.
2024 Pass Rate Summary Breakdown:
Master's Entry to Nursing Practice
| First Timers | |
| Total Delivered | 21 |
| Total Passed | 20 |
| Total Failed | 1 |
| Total On Hold | 0 |
| Total Pass Rate | 95.24% |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
| First Timers | |
| Total Delivered | 77 |
| Total Passed | 66 |
| Total Failed | 11 |
| Total On Hold | 0 |
| Total Pass Rate | 85.71% |
Completion Rates by Academic Program, Calendar Years 2022–2024
Master of Science in Nursing
| Calendar Year January 1–December 31 | Started | Graduated | Rate |
| 2024 | 30 | 23 | 76.66% |
| 2023 | 25 | 19 | 76% |
| 2022 | 34 | 30 | 88.23% |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
| Calendar Year January 1–December 31 | Started | Graduated | Rate |
| 2024 | 98 | 83 | 84.70% |
| 2023 | 105 | 87 | 82.85% |
| 2022 | 113 | 91 | 80.53% |
This data is presented as reported to the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The Master of Science in Nursing includes Clinical Nurse Leader and Entry to Nursing Practice tracks. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing includes the Traditional BSN and RN to BSN tracks.
Nursing Employment Rates by Academic Program Using CCNE Methodology
| Program | 2022–2023 | 2023–2024 |
| Master of Science in Nursing | 100% | 100% |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 100% | 100% |
Employment rates are calculated based on survey respondents, rather than based on number of students who have completed the program. CCNE does not limit employment data to employment in nursing (employment in any field may be included when calculating the employment rate). Graduates who elect not to seek employment are not included in the calculation.
CVT Student Success Data Using CAAHEP Methodology
| Placement Rates (1) | ||||
| Program | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 3 Year Avg. |
| Adult Echocardiography | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Cardiac Electrophysiology | 100% | 80% | 100% | 93% |
| Invasive Cardiovascular Technology | 80% | 86% | 100% | 87% |
| Non-invasive Vascular Study | 100% | 100% | 75% | 92% |
| Certificate in Cardiac Electrophysiology | 100% | 50% | pending | 75% |
| Graduation Rates (2) | ||||
| Program | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 3 Year Avg. |
| Adult Echocardiography | 89% | 63% | 83% | 78% |
| Cardiac Electrophysiology | 100% | 100% | 67% | 89% |
| Invasive Cardiovascular Technology | 100% | 100% | 33% | 78% |
| Non-invasive Vascular Study | 80% | 75% | 80% | 78% |
| Certificate in Cardiac Electrophysiology | 100% | 80% | 50% | 77% |
| National Exam Pass Rates (3) | ||||
| Program | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 3 Year Avg. |
| Adult Echocardiography | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Cardiac Electrophysiology | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Invasive Cardiovascular Technology | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Non-invasive Vascular Study | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Certificate in Cardiac Electrophysiology | (Students are licensed) | (Students are licensed) | (Students are licensed) | N/A |
All data presented here was reported to JRC/CVT - CAAHEP in December 2024.
(1) The percentage of graduates who are placed in the related field of study by August 11th of the year following graduation. (It may take 3-5 months for our graduates to actually get placed, so this represents only the three months after graduation.) This rate is calculated by taking the total number of graduates placed divided by the total number of graduates minus the number of graduates unavailable for placement due to medical issues, active duty military service, or continuing education.
(2) Total students in the class who have been reported as graduates to-date.
(3) The total percentage of graduates who pass the licensure or certification exam on their first or subsequent attempts.
Student Success Data - Surgical Technology Program Using CAAHEP Methodology
| Academic Year | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 3 Year Avg. |
| Placement Rate (1) | 100% | 67% | 100% | 89% |
| Retention Rate (2) | 71% | 43% | 85% | 66% |
| National Exam Pass Rate (3) | 100% | 33% | 82% | 72% |
All data presented here was reported to ARCSTSA-CAAHEP in July 2024.
Key:
(1) The percent of graduates who are placed in the related field of study by August 11th of the year following graduation. (It may take 3-5 months for our graduates to actually get placed, so this represents only the 3 months after graduation.) This rate is calculated by taking the total number of graduates placed divided by the total number of graduates minus number of graduates unavailable for placement due to medical issues, active duty military service, or continuing education.
(2) Percentage of students who are retained in the program.
(3) The total percentage of graduates who pass the licensure or certification exam on their first attempt.
(*) No graduates during this academic year.
College Facts:
- Established in 1892
- Approximately 500 Students Enrolled
- Approximately 70 Faculty Members
- 4 Student Organizations
Master's Entry to Nursing Practice:
- 945 Hands-on Hours
- Finish in only 2 years
- 22 Courses
- 80 Credit Hours
Clinical Nurse Leader:
- No Preadmissions Test
- Finish in only 2 years
- Only 2 Clinical Courses
- 11 Courses
- 40 Credit Hours
- 2 Starts Each Year
Bachelor of Science in Nursing:
- Program Established in 1892
- 900 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills Labs, & Clinicals
- Bachelor's Degree Program Established in 2010
- First BSN Class Graduated in 2012
- Classes Begin in January Each Year
- The Application Deadline is June 15
- Students Finish in 2.5 Years (5 Semesters)
RN to BSN Program:
- Program Established in 2010
- Students Finish in 5 Semesters While Attending Part Time
- 9 Classes
- 30 Credit Hours
- Classes Begin Every January, May & August
- Enrollment: 21 (2021-2022 Academic Year)
CVT - Adult Echocardiography:
- Program Established 1982
- Application Deadline May 15
- Classes Begin in August Each Year
- Finish in 2 Years
- 1,260 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills Labs, & Clinicals
CVT - Non-invasive Vascular Study:
- Program Established 1982
- Application Deadline May 15
- Classes Begin in August Each Year
- Finish in 2 Years
- 1,215 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills Labs, & Clinicals
CVT - Invasive Cardiovascular Technology:
- Program Established 1982
- Application Deadline May 15
- Classes Begin in August Each Year
- Finish in 2 Years
- 1,305 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills Labs, & Clinicals
CVT - Cardiac Electrophysiology:
- Program Established 2011
- Application Deadline May 15
- Classes Begin in August Each Year
- Finish in 2 Years
- 1 of 3 Cardiac Electrophysiology Programs in the USA
- 1,080 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills Labs, & Clinicals
Surgical Technology:
- Program Established 1950s
- One of only 8 Surgical Technology Programs in VA
- Application Deadline May 15
- Classes Begin in August Each Year
- Finish in 2 Years
- 1,080 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills Labs, & Clinicals
Patient Care Technician:
- Finish in 16 Weeks
- 180 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills Labs, & Clinicals
- Classes Begin January, May & August
Monitor Surveillance:
- Finish in 15 Weeks
- 234 Hands-on Hours in Simulation, Skills, & Clinicals
- Classes Begin Every January & August
Certificate in Cardiac Electrophysiology (CEP) Academic Certificate:
- Program Established 2021
- Application Deadline June 1
- Finish in 3 Semesters/1 Year
- 16 Total Credit Hours
- Classes Begin Every August
Medical Assistant:
- Program Established 2022
- Finish in 2 Semesters/1 Year
- 28 Total Credit Hours
- 450 Hands-on Hours
- Classes Begin Every August
