State licensure

Licenses and Approvals

How SMCAH is licensed and approved in Virginia and in the District of Columbia.

  • SCHEV logo
  • Virginia Board of Nursing logo
  • ACEN Accredited seal
  • NCSBN logo

Approval and certification in the State of Virginia

In Virginia, SMCAH college is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing Department of Health Professions and certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)

State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)

SMCAH is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).

Web: https://www.schev.edu (opens in a new tab)

Address: James Monroe Building, 101 N 14th St, Richmond, VA 23219

Virginia Board of Nursing

SMCAH's Associate Degree in Nursing is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing. Department of Health Professions Perimeter Center.

Web: https://www.dhp.virginia.gov (opens in a new tab)

Address: 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, Virginia 23233-1463

Approval and certification in the District of Columbia (Washington DC)

In the District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), SMCAH is licensed to operate by the District of Columbia Higher Education Licensure Commission. SMCAH's Practical Nursing and the Associate Degree in Nursing are approved by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing and accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

The practical nursing program is accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Web: https://www.acenursing.org (opens in a new tab)

Address: 3343 Peachtree Rd NE #850, Atlanta, GA 30326

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

SMCAH's Practical Nursing and the Associate Degree in Nursing is approved by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing.

Web: https://www.ncsbn.org (opens in a new tab)

Address: 899 North Capitol Street, NE, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20002

Programs covered

Approvals by program.

ProgramCampusState approvalAccreditation
Associate Degree in Nursing (A.A.S.)Alexandria, VA and Washington, DCVirginia Board of Nursing (Virginia)DC Board of Nursing (DC)ACEN
Practical NursingWashington, DCDC Board of NursingACEN

For who accredits the college and programs, see Accreditation.

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Choose your program, review the requirements and start your application, or talk with Admissions first.

Before you apply

  • Choose your program and schedule
  • Gather your transcript or GED
  • Prepare for the entrance assessment
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