Standard Healthcare Services, Inc. College of Nursing (Standard College) is a privately-owned institution located in Falls Church, Virginia. The college is dedicated to excellence in all areas of nursing education and practice. Standard College was founded in 2004 by Isibor Joy Nosegbe, RN, MSN-Ed, CLNC, a Certified Nurse Educator, who currently serves as the President/Chief Executive Officer of the institution.
The institution was recognized by the State Council for Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) as a college in 2011. At that time, it became known as Standard Healthcare Services College of Nursing (Standard College). Two nursing programs are currently offered at the institution: The Practical Nursing (PN) Program and the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Program for licensed practical nurses (LPN-RN transition program)
The PN program was established as a stand-alone pre-licensure practical nursing program in 2007, when the first class was admitted. The associate of applied science in nursing (LPN TO RN transition program) was approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing in May 2011. The college has prided itself on meeting the regional healthcare needs of the metropolitan DC area through providing personalized, high-quality education by qualified, dedicated and supportive faculty, staff, and administration.