Nursing News Archive

Danville Community College (DCC) is celebrating outstanding results from its May 2026 Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) graduating class, with 93.75% of graduates passing the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) on their first attempt. 

All 32 graduates from DCC’s May 2026 nursing cohort have taken the NCLEX-RN at least once. Of those graduates, 30 passed on their first attempt, representing a combined first-attempt pass rate of 93.75%. 

Danville Community College (DCC) proudly announces that its Registered Nursing (RN) Program has been granted accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). This prestigious recognition affirms the high standards of DCC’s nursing education and will retroactively apply to all program graduates dating back to November 1, 2022.

Danville Community College (DCC) is proud to offer one of the region’s most comprehensive and high-quality nursing programs, providing students with the knowledge, hands-on training, and clinical experience needed to excel in the healthcare field. With state-of-the-art simulation labs, expert faculty, and strong partnerships with local healthcare providers, DCC’s Nursing program is a top choice for those pursuing a career in nursing. Seats for a Fall 2025 start are filling quickly, but limited space is still available.

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.

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.

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.