Nursing News Archive

Stephanie Totten was first pinned as the 1,000th Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) graduate of DCC in 2003 and now, 21 years later, she has graduated as a Registered Nurse (RN), showcasing the transformative power of education and the strength of the DCC community.

Danville Community College (DCC) proudly announces the exceptional performance of its nursing graduates on their licensure exams. The college’s Registered Nursing (RN) graduates achieved a 90% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), while its Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) graduates attained a perfect 100% pass rate on the NCLEX-PN.

Shunda Plunkett, DCC Nursing Student, was recognized by a patient she cared for at Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital with a Service Recognition Card. Congratulations, Shunda!

The Danville Community College Nursing Club, committed to making a positive impact in their community, recently organized a successful collection drive to support the House of Hope homeless shelter. The Nursing Club collected much-needed supplies and donations to assist the shelter in its mission to provide essential resources and support to the local homeless population.

In an extraordinary achievement, that exemplifies dedication, hard work, and excellence in nursing education, Danville Community College (DCC) is proud to announce that all five students in the May graduation cohort of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) have successfully obtained their licenses and secured employment.

Members of the DCC Nursing Club donated $10 each in honor of Valentines Day to purchase and deliver 175 blankets and goodie bags to each resident of Berry Hill Rehabilitation in South Boston and Piney Forest Rehabilitation in Danville.

On January 20 at 8:39 a.m., SIM Mom – affectionately known as Letitia – gave birth to a healthy baby girl as Danville Community College (DCC) Nursing Students and Administrators looked on.

The LPN to RN bridge students practiced their pediatric assessment on two real "patients," the grandson of student Lillie Brooks and the son of Associate Professor, Dr. Krystle Forlines. Dr. Jim Emerson and Professor Jennifer Bowen assisted the students with their assessments.

On May 12, Danville Community College hosted its annual Nursing Graduate Pinning Ceremony. During the ceremony which recognizes graduates of the DCC Nursing Program for their dedication and hard work, nursing faculty presented a student with the first ever ‘DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Students’ to Kaitlin Oldham.