Rappahannock Community College gets access to affordable nursing program

Rappahannock Community College graduates now have access to an affordable online nursing degree program.

An agreement between the Virginia Community College System and the online Western Governors University will give Virginia nursing students the opportunity to earn a bachelor of science degree in nursing within three years, with the total cost of tuition and fees estimated at $17,000, according to a school press release.

"This new agreement is an exciting option for our RCC graduates, both past and future," said Charles Smith, RCC's dean of health programs, in the release.

Rappahannock Community College is at 12745 College Drive, Saluda.

For more information, call 804-333-6808, visit rappahannock.edu/rappenings/rcc-links-to-affordable-online-nursing-degree-program/ or email tmartin@rappahannock.edu or rccinfo@rappahannock.edu.

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