Nursing schools in Virginia

Browse 109 current public campus profiles representing 249 nursing programs in Virginia. These are the programs currently listed in the directory, not a claim of complete statewide coverage.

Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate is the largest current pathway grouping at 39 programs; On campus appears on 99 programs.

Reviewed September 2026

Campus profiles: 109
Programs: 249

Current program evidence

Counts describe the programs below and retain each program's current status; they do not imply approval, accreditation, admissions availability, or resident eligibility.

Browse by pathway

Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) 32 programs
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN/ASN) 32 programs
Traditional BSN 27 programs
Accelerated / Second-Degree BSN 8 programs
Direct-Entry Prelicensure Master's 2 programs
LPN-to-RN 16 programs
LPN-to-BSN 3 programs
Paramedic-to-RN 1 program
RN-to-BSN 25 programs
RN-to-MSN 4 programs
Nurse Practitioner 10 programs
Nurse-Midwifery 1 program
Nurse Anesthesia / CRNA 1 program
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) 6 programs
Clinical Nurse Leader 2 programs
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) 22 programs
Nursing PhD / DNS 5 programs
Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate 39 programs
Nursing Education 3 programs
Nursing Leadership / Administration 2 programs
Nursing Informatics 1 program
Other Graduate Nursing Program 2 programs
Other Official Nursing Program 5 programs

Delivery formats

On campus 99 programs
Hybrid 51 programs
Online 99 programs

Approval and accreditation context

State approval, institutional accreditation, and programmatic accreditation are separate facts. An authority listed here is current state-level context from published program evidence; it does not mean every program on this page has the same approval or accreditation status.

District of Columbia Board of Nursing Reviewed September 24, 2026
Virginia Board of Nursing Reviewed September 27, 2026

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs in Virginia

Showing all 22 current public programs across Campus, Hybrid, and strict Fully Online results.

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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Doctor of Nursing Practice
School
Chamberlain University: Chamberlain University — Virginia-eligible online programs
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Academic coursework is online, but physical participation is required. Attendance location: Student-specific external practicum site.
The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.
Program source reviewed September 27, 2026
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Doctor of Nursing Practice
School
Eastern Mennonite University: Eastern Mennonite University — online nursing relationship
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Academic coursework is online. Whether physical attendance is required remains unconfirmed. Confirm current requirements with the school.
The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.
Program source reviewed September 26, 2026
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Online Doctor of Nursing Practice
School
Galen College of Nursing: Galen College of Nursing — online nursing relationship
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Academic coursework is online. Whether physical attendance is required remains unconfirmed. Confirm current requirements with the school.
The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.
Program source reviewed September 27, 2026
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Doctor of Nursing Practice
School
George Mason University: George Mason Fairfax campus
Location
Fairfax, VA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active
Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice
The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.
Program source reviewed September 26, 2026
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Post-BSN DNP Healthcare Systems Leadership
School
James Madison University: James Madison University — online nursing relationship
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Academic coursework is online. Whether physical attendance is required remains unconfirmed. Confirm current requirements with the school.
The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.
Program source reviewed September 26, 2026
Programmatic accreditation source
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Post-Masters DNP
School
James Madison University: James Madison University — online nursing relationship
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Academic coursework is online. Whether physical attendance is required remains unconfirmed. Confirm current requirements with the school.
The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.
Program source reviewed September 26, 2026
Programmatic accreditation source
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Post-MSN Doctor of Nursing Practice
School
Mary Baldwin University: Mary Baldwin University — online nursing relationship
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Academic coursework is online. Whether physical attendance is required remains unconfirmed. Confirm current requirements with the school.
The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.
Program source reviewed September 26, 2026
Programmatic accreditation source
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
DNP Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
School
Marymount University: Marymount University - online nursing relationship
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Academic coursework is online, but physical participation is required. Attendance location: Marymount Arlington main campus, 2807 N. Glebe Road, for residency; Malek nursing teaching labs in Caruthers Hall; clinical sites separate and student-specific.
The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.
Program source reviewed September 27, 2026
Programmatic accreditation source
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
DNP Family Nurse Practitioner
School
Marymount University: Marymount University - online nursing relationship
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Academic coursework is online, but physical participation is required. Attendance location: Marymount Arlington main campus, 2807 N. Glebe Road, for residency; Malek nursing teaching labs in Caruthers Hall; clinical sites separate and student-specific.
The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.
Program source reviewed September 27, 2026
Programmatic accreditation source
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Post-Master's Doctor of Nursing Practice
School
Marymount University: Marymount University - online nursing relationship
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Academic coursework is online. Whether physical attendance is required remains unconfirmed. Source location context: Student-specific health system/project setting if physical; no Marymount campus visit.
The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.
Program source reviewed September 27, 2026
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Post-Master DNP Advanced Practice
School
Old Dominion University: Old Dominion University - Ellmer School of Nursing, Virginia Beach Higher Education Center
Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active
Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice
The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.
Program source reviewed September 27, 2026
Programmatic accreditation source
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Post-Master DNP Nurse Executive
School
Old Dominion University: Old Dominion University - Ellmer School of Nursing, Virginia Beach Higher Education Center
Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active
Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice
The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.
Program source reviewed September 27, 2026
Programmatic accreditation source
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
DNP Nursing Administration and Leadership
School
Regent University: Regent University — online nursing relationship
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Academic coursework is online. Whether physical attendance is required remains unconfirmed. Source location context: DNP scholarly project location may vary; no Regent nursing campus visit stated.
The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.
Program source reviewed September 27, 2026
Programmatic accreditation source
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
DNP Advanced Practice Registered Nursing
School
Regent University: Regent University - required APRN nursing residency, Virginia Beach campus
Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active
Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice
The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.
Program source reviewed September 27, 2026
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Post-Graduate Doctor of Nursing Practice
School
Shenandoah University: Shenandoah University — online nursing relationship
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Admissions closed
Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Academic coursework is online. Whether physical attendance is required remains unconfirmed. Confirm current requirements with the school.
The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.
Program source reviewed September 27, 2026
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Doctor of Nursing Practice
School
University of Virginia: UVA School of Nursing Charlottesville
Location
Charlottesville, VA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active
Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice
The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.
Program source reviewed September 26, 2026
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
DNP Nursing Informatics
School
Virginia Commonwealth University: Virginia Commonwealth University — online nursing relationship
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Academic coursework is online. Whether physical attendance is required remains unconfirmed. Confirm current requirements with the school.
The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.
Program source reviewed September 26, 2026
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
DNP Nursing Leadership and Organizational Science
School
Virginia Commonwealth University: Virginia Commonwealth University — online nursing relationship
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Academic coursework is online. Whether physical attendance is required remains unconfirmed. Confirm current requirements with the school.
The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.
Program source reviewed September 26, 2026
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Post-MS to DNP
School
Virginia Commonwealth University: Virginia Commonwealth University — online nursing relationship
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice
Academic coursework is online. Whether physical attendance is required remains unconfirmed. Confirm current requirements with the school.
The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.
Program source reviewed September 26, 2026
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
DNP Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP
School
Virginia Commonwealth University: Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond nursing site
Location
Richmond, VA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active
Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice
The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.
Program source reviewed September 26, 2026
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
DNP Family Nurse Practitioner
School
Virginia Commonwealth University: Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond nursing site
Location
Richmond, VA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active
Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice
The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.
Program source reviewed September 26, 2026
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
DNP Psychiatric Mental Health NP
School
Virginia Commonwealth University: Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond nursing site
Location
Richmond, VA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active
Credential: Doctor of Nursing Practice
The cited Virginia Board prelicensure program approval does not apply to this exact offering. This does not establish separate approval.
Program source reviewed September 26, 2026
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