Bristol Regional Medical Center And Virginia Highlands Community College Are Teaming Up To Address One Of The Most Important Health Care Needs In The Region – Increasing The Number Of Nurses In The Area. Leaders Of The Two Organizations Signed A Document Which Allows The College To Admit 20 Additional Nursing Students Each Academic Year. Wellmont Will Give Virginia Highlands Students Who Participate In This Program Priority Consideration For Nurse Technician Jobs At Its Facilities. The Agreement Becomes Effective Starting With The 2017-18 Academic Year.