Riverside School of Health Careers is certified to operate in the State of Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).
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 (2 year program), and a full-time evening and weekend division (3 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 offers a Nursing 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 (12 month program) and an evening-weekend division (18 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 Nursing.
School of Radiologic Technology
The Riverside School of Radiologic Technology is an 18 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. 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 a 12 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* to advance quickly through the School of Professional Nursing by entering as a level four student. Students must be licensed to practice in a licensure compact state, apply, and be accepted into the RN program before beginning the articulation program. Upon successful completion of the LPN to RN bridge course, students will only be required to complete levels five and six of the RN program.
*Applicants to the LPN to RN articulation program must have worked as an LPN for at least one year since being licensed, with no more than five years since last work experience.
Advanced Imaging for Radiologic Technologists - Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
These units 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.
The Riverside Health System Job Shadowing Program also allows you to explore and gain knowledge about Nursing, Radiologic and Surgical Technology. To participate, download the welcome letter and application. After completing the application, mail or bring it to 316 Main Street, Newport News.
Disclaimer
Riverside School of Health Careers provides educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental condition(s) so long as the condition(s) do not limit the applicant's ability to perform essential functions of a student with or without reasonable accommodations. An individuals qualifications must meet the established criteria for admission to the selected program of study.
Riverside Health System is committed to making its educational programs available to individuals with mental or physical disabilities to the fullest extent practicable. However, admission to an educational program sponsored by Riverside Health System does not necessarily indicate that the individual will be capable of performing all the essential functions of the particular job or jobs for which that educational program is preparing them for. If accommodations are provided by the school, this does not necessarily mean future employers will be able to accommodate.
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.
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