{"id":16595,"date":"2026-03-25T13:51:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T17:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=16595&#038;preview_id=16595"},"modified":"2026-07-29T10:11:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T14:11:57","slug":"practical-nursing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/practical-nursing\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical Nursing (LPN)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id16595_12141b-03 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id16595_12141b-03 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id16595_12141b-03 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id16595_12141b-03 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id16595_12141b-03 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id16595_12141b-03 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id16595_12141b-03 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column16595_13fa19-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16595_13fa19-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16595_13fa19-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16595_13fa19-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16595_13fa19-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16595_13fa19-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16595_13fa19-94{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16595_13fa19-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16595_13fa19-94 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16595_13fa19-94\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div style=\"background-color: #ffecb7;color: #2c2c2c;border-left-color: #fec00f\" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-0c6e15f9-5618-4815-8841-5eda9e2094f5\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>Application deadline: <\/strong>February 15 (Fall 2027 start)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> No Spring 2027 or Spring 2028 cohort will be admitted. The next cohort after Fall 2027 will be Fall 2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beginning in Fall 2027, the Practical Nursing Program will transition to a 3-semester concept-based curriculum (CBC), replacing the traditional medical model. This approach emphasizes clinical judgment, critical thinking, and the application of core nursing concepts across diverse patient care settings. The curriculum remains aligned with Virginia Board of Nursing requirements and prepares graduates for success on the NCLEX-PN\u00ae examination, reflecting our commitment to educating practice-ready nurses for today&#8217;s healthcare environment.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Make a Difference. Start Your Nursing Career at Virginia Western.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are compassionate, motivated, and ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, the Practical Nursing Program at Virginia Western can help you achieve your goals. Whether you have always dreamed of becoming a nurse, are seeking a rewarding career change, or are looking for a stable profession with excellent employment opportunities, our program provides the knowledge, hands-on clinical experience, and supportive learning environment needed to prepare you for success as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through a combination of classroom instruction, simulation, laboratory practice, and supervised clinical experiences, students develop the skills and confidence needed to provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care. Graduates are prepared to sit for the NCLEX-PN&reg; licensure examination and begin rewarding careers in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, physician offices, home health, and other healthcare settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What can I do as a practical nurse?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you&#8217;ll provide compassionate, hands-on care while making a difference in the lives of patients every day. Working as part of a healthcare team, you may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Administer medications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform wound care and treatments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor patients and report changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist with IV therapy (as permitted)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educating patients and families<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document and communicate patient care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">LPNs are in demand in hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, physician offices, clinics, home health, hospice, schools, and community health settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Start a rewarding career where your skills, compassion, and dedication make a difference every day.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Virginia Western admits new Practical Nursing students twice each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission is competitive, and applicants must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/practical-nursing\/apply\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"16605\">Apply to the Practical Nursing Program<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet all admission requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the HESI Admission Assessment as part of the selection process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&amp;poid=3460&amp;returnto=2597\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#53c6d6;text-transform:uppercase\">What Classes Do I Take?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/nursing-bridge\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"16274\">LPN to RN Nursing Bridge Program<\/a> (Associate of Applied Science)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/nursing\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"16227\">Nursing<\/a> (Associate of Applied Science)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Approval<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This program is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing. Virginia Board of Nursing, Perimeter Center, 9960 Maryland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA, 23233-1463.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Nursing Program Philosophy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 91影视破解版 Practical Nursing Program is committed to preparing compassionate, knowledgeable, and safe entry-level nurses. We foster a supportive learning environment that promotes critical thinking, clinical judgment, professionalism, and lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to diverse populations in a variety of healthcare settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026-27 Practical Nursing Faculty<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id16595_751271-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id16595_751271-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id16595_751271-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id16595_751271-97 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id16595_751271-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id16595_751271-97 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id16595_751271-97 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column16595_0d8d94-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16595_0d8d94-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16595_0d8d94-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16595_0d8d94-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16595_0d8d94-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16595_0d8d94-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16595_0d8d94-e3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16595_0d8d94-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16595_0d8d94-e3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16595_0d8d94-e3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Head Practical Nursing:<\/strong><br>Melinda Wooldridge, BSN, RN, PMH-BC<br><strong>Clinical Coordinator:<\/strong><br>Kerry Dooley, BSN, RN<br><strong>Professors:<\/strong><br>Rachel Holman, BSN, RN<br>Anna Mele, BSN, RN<br>(incoming Practical Nursing Program Head Fall 2027)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column16595_a4c1d4-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16595_a4c1d4-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16595_a4c1d4-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16595_a4c1d4-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16595_a4c1d4-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16595_a4c1d4-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16595_a4c1d4-48{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16595_a4c1d4-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16595_a4c1d4-48 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16595_a4c1d4-48\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Instructors<\/strong>:<br>Bonny Lee, BSN, RN<br>Jacinda Romero, BSN, RN<br>Josh Taylor, BA, RN<br>Kitty Thomas, BA, RN<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please be aware that per the Code 23.1-903.5 by Virginia General Assembly, Practical Nursing education within the VCCS will be a common curriculum beginning Fall 2027. As we know more information and details are approved, we will post the updated information on the Fall application website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mission Statement &amp; Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 91影视破解版 Practical Nursing Program&#8217;s mission is to prepare students to provide competency based, empathetic, safe, and effective health care in a culturally diverse society and in a wide variety of health care settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To effectively implement the program mission, the college and program faculty have made a commitment to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Utilize the Nursing Process to meet clients&#8217; needs and promote collaborative care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perform nursing interventions (client assessment, skills performance, dosage calculation, medication administration, and client teaching) based on assessed need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain factors that impact client care (environment, culture, family, and biopsychosocial) across the lifespan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incorporate professional communication skills (verbal, nonverbal, written, and electronic) to promote optimum outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attain eligibility to sit for NCLEX-PN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Year NCLEX-PN Pass Rates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2021 &#8211; 88.9%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2022 &#8211; 90.91%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2023 &#8211; 100%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2024 &#8211; 88%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2025 &#8211; 100%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on Quality and Safety Competencies (QSEN) Students will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Engage in practices that provide safe and holistic nursing care throughout the lifespan grounded in science and the nursing process. (Safety)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply nursing judgment to ensure the delivery of patient-centered care and promotion of health for patients within a family and community environment. (Patient-Centered Care)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate the use of critical thinking\/clinical judgement skills while utilizing the nursing process to provide care to patients throughout the lifespan. (Critical Thinking &amp; Clinical Judgement).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate effectively within nursing and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to foster open communication, respect, and shared decision making to ensure safe, quality patient care. (Teamwork)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate the use of the best current evidence to guide clinical decision making to provide safe care for patients and families across the lifespan. (Evidence-Based Practice)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrate information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, and support decision making in the practice of nursing care. (Informatics)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Utilize concepts related to culture, ethnicity, and spirituality in the delivery of patient care. (Culture)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Licensure Disclosure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Current and prospective students located outside the state of Virginia or who may be considering licensure in a state other than Virginia should review the disclosure information for this program here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/about\/professional-license-disclosures\/\">Virginia Western Professional License Disclosures for Students Outside of Virginia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column16595_555d25-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16595_555d25-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16595_555d25-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16595_555d25-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16595_555d25-b0 > 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