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

Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate programs in Virginia

Showing all 39 current public programs across Campus, Hybrid, and strict Fully Online results.

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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
School
Chamberlain University: Chamberlain University — Virginia-eligible online programs
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Graduate Certificate
Academic coursework is online, but physical participation is required. Attendance location: External practicum and required in-person immersion/review venue; no Virginia campus inferred.
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
School
Chamberlain University: Chamberlain University — Virginia-eligible online programs
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Graduate Certificate
Academic coursework is online, but physical participation is required. Attendance location: External practicum and required in-person immersion/review venue; no Virginia campus inferred.
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
School
Chamberlain University: Chamberlain University — Virginia-eligible online programs
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Graduate Certificate
Academic coursework is online, but physical participation is required. Attendance location: External practicum and required in-person immersion/review venue; no Virginia campus inferred.
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
School
Chamberlain University: Chamberlain University — Virginia-eligible online programs
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Graduate Certificate
Academic coursework is online, but physical participation is required. Attendance location: External practicum and required in-person immersion/review venue; no Virginia campus inferred.
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Policy (without practicum)
School
Chamberlain University: Chamberlain University — Virginia-eligible online programs
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Graduate Certificate
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Policy (with practicum)
School
Chamberlain University: Chamberlain University — Virginia-eligible online programs
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Graduate Certificate
Academic coursework is online, but physical participation is required. Attendance location: External practicum arranged for this option; no Virginia campus inferred.
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education (without practicum)
School
Chamberlain University: Chamberlain University — Virginia-eligible online programs
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Graduate Certificate
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education (with practicum)
School
Chamberlain University: Chamberlain University — Virginia-eligible online programs
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Graduate Certificate
Academic coursework is online, but physical participation is required. Attendance location: External practicum arranged for this option; no Virginia campus inferred.
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Informatics (without practicum)
School
Chamberlain University: Chamberlain University — Virginia-eligible online programs
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Graduate Certificate
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Informatics (with practicum)
School
Chamberlain University: Chamberlain University — Virginia-eligible online programs
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Graduate Certificate
Academic coursework is online, but physical participation is required. Attendance location: External practicum arranged for this option; no Virginia campus inferred.
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership (without practicum)
School
Chamberlain University: Chamberlain University — Virginia-eligible online programs
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Graduate Certificate
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership (with practicum)
School
Chamberlain University: Chamberlain University — Virginia-eligible online programs
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Graduate Certificate
Academic coursework is online, but physical participation is required. Attendance location: External practicum arranged for this option; no Virginia campus inferred.
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Population Health (without practicum)
School
Chamberlain University: Chamberlain University — Virginia-eligible online programs
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Graduate Certificate
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Population Health (with practicum)
School
Chamberlain University: Chamberlain University — Virginia-eligible online programs
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Graduate Certificate
Academic coursework is online, but physical participation is required. Attendance location: External practicum arranged for this option; no Virginia campus inferred.
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Graduate Certificate in School Nursing
School
Eastern Mennonite University: Eastern Mennonite University — online nursing relationship
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in School Nursing
Academic coursework is online, but physical participation is required. Attendance location: Unknown/external practicum; not EMU online relationship.
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Trauma-Awareness and Resilience in Healthcare Settings
School
Eastern Mennonite University: Eastern Mennonite University — online nursing relationship
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Graduate Certificate in Trauma-Awareness and Resilience in Healthcare Settings
Academic coursework is online. Whether physical attendance is required remains unconfirmed. Source location context: No fixed EMU instructional property; possible professional application site unassigned.
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Nursing Educational Leadership Executive Certificate
School
Liberty University: Liberty University — online nursing relationship
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Nursing Educational Leadership Executive Certificate
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Clinical Leadership Executive Certificate
School
Liberty University: Liberty University — online nursing relationship
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Clinical Leadership Executive Certificate
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post Graduate Certificate
School
Liberty University: Liberty University — online nursing relationship
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: PMHNP Post Graduate Certificate
Academic coursework is online, but physical participation is required. Attendance location: External practicum placement, specific site not assigned.
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Post-MSN Nurse Educator Certificate
School
Mary Baldwin University: Mary Baldwin University — online nursing relationship
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Post-MSN Certificate
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Post-Master PMHNP Certificate
School
Marymount University: Marymount University - online nursing relationship
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Post-Master Certificate
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Post-Master FNP Certificate
School
Marymount University: Marymount University - online nursing relationship
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Post-Master Certificate
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
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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Post-Master PMHNP Certificate
School
Radford University: Radford University — online nursing relationship
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Post-Master Certificate
Academic coursework is online, but physical participation is required. Attendance location: Student-specific external clinical placement; no universal campus site established.
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Nursing Education Post Professional Certificate
School
Radford University: Radford University — online nursing relationship
Location
VA
Delivery
Fully Online
Program status
Active
Credential: Post Professional Certificate
Academic coursework is online. Whether physical attendance is required remains unconfirmed. Source location context: Unknown external practicum if required.
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Post-Master FNP Certificate
School
Regent University: Regent University - required APRN nursing residency, Virginia Beach campus
Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active
Credential: Post-Master APRN Certificate
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Post-Master PMHNP Certificate
School
Regent University: Regent University - required APRN nursing residency, Virginia Beach campus
Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active
Credential: Post-Master APRN Certificate
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Post-Graduate Nurse Midwifery Certificate
School
Shenandoah University: Shenandoah University — Winchester nursing site
Location
Winchester, VA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active
Credential: Post-Graduate Certificate
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Post-Graduate FNP Certificate
School
Shenandoah University: Shenandoah University — Winchester nursing site
Location
Winchester, VA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active
Credential: Post-Graduate Certificate
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Post-Graduate PMHNP Certificate
School
Shenandoah University: Shenandoah University — Winchester nursing site
Location
Winchester, VA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active
Credential: Post-Graduate Certificate
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Post-Professional AGCNS Certificate
School
University of Virginia: UVA School of Nursing Charlottesville
Location
Charlottesville, VA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active
Credential: Post-Professional Certificate
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Post-Professional AGACNP Certificate
School
University of Virginia: UVA School of Nursing Charlottesville
Location
Charlottesville, VA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active
Credential: Post-Professional Certificate
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Post-Professional FNP Certificate
School
University of Virginia: UVA School of Nursing Charlottesville
Location
Charlottesville, VA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active
Credential: Post-Professional Certificate
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Post-Professional NNP Certificate
School
University of Virginia: UVA School of Nursing Charlottesville
Location
Charlottesville, VA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active
Credential: Post-Professional Certificate
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Post-Professional PMHNP Certificate
School
University of Virginia: UVA School of Nursing Charlottesville
Location
Charlottesville, VA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active
Credential: Post-Professional Certificate
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Post-Professional Pediatric Primary Care NP Certificate
School
University of Virginia: UVA School of Nursing Charlottesville
Location
Charlottesville, VA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active
Credential: Post-Professional Certificate
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Post-Professional Pediatric Acute Care NP Certificate
School
University of Virginia: UVA School of Nursing Charlottesville
Location
Charlottesville, VA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active
Credential: Post-Professional Certificate
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
View campus profile
Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Post-Professional AGACNP Certificate
School
Virginia Commonwealth University: Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond nursing site
Location
Richmond, VA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active
Credential: Post-Professional Certificate
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Post-Professional FNP Certificate
School
Virginia Commonwealth University: Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond nursing site
Location
Richmond, VA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active
Credential: Post-Professional Certificate
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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Post-Graduate Nursing Certificate
Post-Professional PMHNP Certificate
School
Virginia Commonwealth University: Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond nursing site
Location
Richmond, VA
Delivery
Hybrid
Program status
Active
Credential: Post-Professional Certificate
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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