Riverside School of Professional Nursing
The Riverside School of Professional Nursing offers a Nursing Program leading to a Diploma in Nursing and eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in Virginia. The program is specifically designed to meet the needs of a variety of students by offering a full-time day division (two year program), and a full-time evening and weekend division (three year program), and opportunity for advanced placement for applicants with prior nursing knowledge.

The Riverside School of Professional Nursing was established in 1916 and is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing.  It has received continuing accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission since 1961.  Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing.

School of Practical Nursing 
The Riverside School of Practical Nursing is an eleven-month full-time program leading to a Diploma in Practical Nursing and eligibility for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia. The program is specifically designed to meet the needs of a variety of students by offering a full time day division (11 month program) and an evening-weekend division (17 month program). The program consists of classroom and clinical education in the art and science of nursing. The clinical education portion of the curriculum is conducted in the facilities of Riverside Health System and its affiliates. A variety of community based health experiences are included.

The Riverside School of Practical Nursing was established in 1961 and is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing.  It has had continuing accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission since 1977.  The program is operated by Riverside Health System in conjunction with Newport News Public Schools.  Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam for Practical Nurses. 

School of Radiologic Technology 
The Riverside School of Radiologic Technology is an eighteen-month, full-time educational program consisting of classroom and clinical education in the art and science of radiography. The clinical education portion of the curriculum is conducted in the facilities of Riverside Health System and its affiliates.

The Riverside School of Radiologic Technology was established in 1964 and is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and certified to operate in the State of Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).  The program is operated by Riverside Health System in conjunction with Newport News Public Schools.  Graduates of the program are eligible to take the certification examination
from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

School of Surgical Technology 
The Riverside School of Surgical Technology is an eleven-month full-time educational program consisting of classroom and clinical education in the art and science of surgical technology. The clinical education portion of the curriculum is conducted in the facilities of Riverside Health System, its affiliates, and various community health care settings.

The Riverside School of Surgical Technology was established in 1969 and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) in collaboration with the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology (ARC-ST). The program is operated by Riverside Health System in conjunction with Newport News Public Schools.  Graduates of the program are eligible to take the certification examination from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) formerly Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist (LCC-ST).

LPN to RN Fast-Track Articulation Program
This program allows the LPN licensed in the state of Virginia to advance more quickly through the School of Professional Nursing.  Students must apply and be accepted into the RN program before beginning the articulation program.  After acceptance, students take an 8-10 week LPN to RN bridge course.  Upon successful completion of the bridge course, students will only be required to complete the senior level of the RN program (12 months for the Day Division or 18 months for the Evening/Weekend Division).

Advanced Imaging Courses for Radiologic Technologists
These programs are designed to expand your current knowledge within the field of Radiologic Science and prepares graduates for the National Registry in Computed Tomography (CT) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).  Students must be ARRT or CNMT certified or a currently enrolled senior, in good standing, in an accredited Radiologic Technology Program. Students with current or prior work experience performing CT, MRI or Nuclear Medicine functions may choose to opt out of the clinical option of the course.

Nurse Aide Education Program
This eight-week program is designed to prepare students to become Certified Nurse Aides.

To apply for the Nurse Aide Education Program - Download, complete, and submit the following application package:

• Welcome Letter
• Application
• Admissions Procedure Checklist
• Disclosure Form
• Essential Program Requirements

Can't Decide? - We Offer Daily Personal Tours, Information Sessions and Job Shadowing

The Riverside Health System Job Shadowing Program also allows you to explore and gain
knowledge about rewarding professions in healthcare.  To participate, download the welcome letter and application.  After completing the application, mail or bring it to 316 Main Street, Newport News.

Application Deadlines

Program	Starting Date	Application Deadline *
Nurse Aide Education Program	September 8, 2008	August 4, 2008
School of Professional Nursing	Day Division: January and September Evening/Weekend Division: July 2008 and January 2009	Can apply at any time - rolling admissions** Can apply at any time - rolling admissions**
School of Practical Nursing	Day Division: April 2009 Evening/Weekend Division: January 2009	December 19, 2008 July 31, 2008
School of Radiologic Technology	September 2009	February 27, 2009**
School of Surgical Technology	September 2008 January 2009	June 30, 2008 August 29, 2008
Advanced Imaging Courses (MRI, CT) for Radiologic Technologists	TBA	TBA

* Application Fee $30. Check or money order only, made payable to RIVERSIDE must accompany the application for Practical Nursing, Radiologic Technology, and Surgical Technology. Riverside School of Professional Nursing requires additional documents be submitted with the completed application and application fee (refer to program information for details).

* Each program reserves the right to extend the application deadline until class capacity is met.

** Preadmission criteria apply.

Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability
Riverside School of Health Careers (RSHC) adheres to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504.  No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefits of this institution’s classes or facilities.  RSHC will make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, procedures, and/or facilities when such accommodations are deemed necessary.  The Office of Health Services has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in Subtitle A of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).

If you need any special assistance to attend or participate in a campus tour, please contact the Recruitment Coordinator at 757-240-2229.

It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Disability/Health Services Coordinator at 757-240-2259 to arrange for any necessary accommodations.  The student is also responsible to inform faculty of their accommodation needs in a timely manner in order to arrange for necessary accommodations while at RSHC.

The student is also responsible to contact the RSHC Disability/Health Coordinator if there are additional questions or concerns about your accommodation arrangements while you are a student of RSHC.

Disclaimer
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