
As a licensed practical nurse, you will function as a vital member of the patient care team in various health care settings. You’ll provide care at the bedside of patients administering medications, dressing wounds, measuring and recording vital signs, assisting with personal care and grooming, collecting lab samples for diagnostic tests, observing patients, starting IVs, and counseling patients. Your duties may also include monitoring food intake, assembling equipment for use, offering encouragement and support, updating health records, managing the inventory of supplies, coordinating patient referrals, completing verbal orders, and supervising certified nursing assistants. LPNs perform these and other duties under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment for practical nurses is expected to increase 12% from 2016 to 2026. The Virginia Board of Nursing oversees the LPN programs and licensure in Virginia.
Medical Learning Center
Medical Learning Center’s Practical Nurse Program prepares students to sit and pass the NCLEX-PN to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Those who pass the exam will qualify for entry-level employment in various health care settings where they will care for a diverse clientele and contribute to the advancement of the profession. The curriculum comprises of 1400 contact hours of instruction – 1000 hours in the classroom and lab and 400 contact hours in a clinical setting. Course topics include Fundamentals of Nursing, Principles
Admission criteria:
- Be 18 years or older
- Have a valid ID and social security card
- A high school diploma and transcript, GED equivalent, or college degree
- Submit to character references
- Take and pass an entrance evaluation – $100 non-refundable
- Take and pass a criminal background check and drug screening
- Provide documentation of professional liability insurance
- Provide proof of immunizations – HBV, PPD skin test or chest x-ray
- Attend an interview with the Admissions Committee
- Submit a completed application and non-refundable fee of $50
The total cost of the program is $12,985 and includes the application fee, tuition, books, technology fee, lab supplies fee, liability insurance, uniform, educational support fee, and NCLEX-PN review fee. An interest fee payment plan is available for all students.
Website: http://www.medicallearningcenterva.com/practical-nurse-program/
Address: 2720 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 400, Fairfax, Virginia 22031
Phone: (703) 573-2331
Fax: (703) 573-2533
NCLEX-PN Pass Rate: N/A
Lord Fairfax Community College
The Licensed Practical Nursing Program at LFCC is a rigorous program that prepares students for a career in nursing. Students must complete 49 credits to graduate from the program. Course modules include College Composition I, Orientation to Health Professions, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Nursing in Health Changes I, Applied Pharmacology for PN, Developmental Psychology, Nutrition and Diet Therapy, Care of
Admission criteria:
- Submit a completed application to LFCC and to the nursing program
- Take LFCC placement test to determine the need for completing developmental work
- Submit official high school transcript
- Meet the computer competencies – review and sign the Essential Computer Competency Checklist
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher based on the 12 most recent college credits or high school units
- Complete and pass the HESI admission assessment exam – scores must be within the 45th percentile for each component including reading comprehension, math, anatomy and physiology, critical thinking, and
composite score - Evidence of a current CNA license
- Official transcripts for any transfer credit
- Submit a completed physical history and examination including immunizations
- Provide documentation of CPR by the American Heart Association
- Complete a criminal background check and drug screen at a designated vendor
- Sign a statement releasing clinical agencies and employees, LFCC, and the Commonwealth of Virginia from any liability from injury or death arising from the agreement between the facility and nursing program
- Have current health insurance – must be maintained for the duration of the program
In-state tuition costs $7,058. Books and supplies cost an additional $2,270.
Website: https://lfcc.edu/nursing/pn-students/pn-certificate/practical-nursing/
Address: 6480 College St., Warrenton, VA 20187-8820
Phone: 540-351-1505
NCLEX-PN Pass Rate: 100%
Ultimate Health School
Ultimate Health School facilitates a practical nursing program comprising of 1344 clock hours of classroom instruction and clinical practice at a nursing facility. The training is geared to equip adults with the technical skills and knowledge to function as competent nurses in acute, long-term and ambulatory settings. Course topics will include fundamentals of nursing, human anatomy and physiology, pharmacology,
Admission criteria:
- A high school diploma, GED or college degree
- Be at least 18 years old
- Pass an entrance assessment – non-refundable fee is $50
- Attend a personal interview with the admissions team – present all original copies of required documents during the interview
- Submit a personal and professional reference
- Provide documentation of up-to-date immunization
- Pass a national criminal background check and drug test
- Provide a valid ID and social security card
- Have current CPR certification from Red Cross
of American Heart Association - Submit a completed application and non-refundable fee of $100
The cost of tuition is $9,620.50. Other expenses include professional liability insurance, nurse in a bag, technology fee, laboratory and equipment fee, and educational support fee.
Website: https://www.ultimatehealthschool.com/practical-nursing-program-lpn
Address: 7839 Ashton Avenue, Manassas, VA 20109
Phone: (571) 379-7045
Alt: (703) 933-9430
Fax: (571) 208-0513
NCLEX-PN Pass Rate: 87%
Prince William County Public Schools
The School of Practical Nursing at Prince William County Public Schools caters to high school seniors and adults. The classroom and clinical components each cover 9 months giving a completion time of 18 months. Students will complete the classroom requirements at Osbourn Park High School in Manassas. Course modules include Personal and Vocational Relationships, Growth and Development, Fundamentals of Nursing, Nutrition, Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmacology, Fundamentals, Mental Health, Geriatrics,
Admission criteria:
- Must have completed
junior year – for high school applicants - Have a high school diploma or GED – for adult applicants
- Demonstrate an interest in nursing and be able to work well with others
- Be in good health
- Provide documentation of all the required immunizations
- Pass a criminal background check and drug screen
- Obtain acceptable scores on the pre-admission assessments
- Attend a personal interview
The cost of attendance is free of high school students during the classroom component of the program. They will need to purchase books and pay the required tuition during the clinical phase. The cost of tuition for adult students is $7,500. Additional expenses include books, uniforms, laboratory fee, ATI testing, and review class fee. Out-of-county residents will be assessed an additional $200 for tuition. The program is not eligible for FAFSA.
Website: https://www.pwcs.edu/academics___programs/practical_nursing
Address: 14715 Bristow Rd, Manassas, Virginia 20112
Phone: 703-791-7200
NCLEX-PN Pass Rate: 92.9%
Fairfax County Public Schools
The School of Practical Nursing in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) caters to
Admission criteria:
- Provide a valid state ID and social security card
- Complete the identification statement
- Take and pass the ATI TEAS-PN exam
- Provide official high school transcript or GED certificate – adult candidates
- Pass a criminal background check and drug screen
- Provide documentation of immunizations
- Provide documentation of health insurance
- High school applicants must have passed algebra I and biology before applying to Level I
Level one tuition is free for high school students.
Website: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/high-school-academics-9-12/career-and-technical-education-cte/practical-nursing
Address: 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042
Phone: 703-658-1201
NCLEX-PN Pass Rate: 92.3%
Standard Healthcare Services, Inc. – College Of Nursing
The Practical Nursing Education Program at Standard Healthcare Services, Inc leads to a Practical Nursing Diploma that will grant students the eligibility to take the NCLEX-PN. Graduates will be prepared to provide nursing care to culturally diverse patients of all ages. The curriculum includes general education courses, support courses, and nursing coursework. Instructors will use teaching methods such as audiovisual media, case studies, field trips, oral exercises, self-study,
Admission criteria:
- Be 18 years or older
- Submit official high school transcript or GED
- Official college transcript – if available
- Obtain a passing score the standard entrance exam
- Submit three written references – one from a supervisor and two character references from persons that are not family members.
The total cost of attendance is $19,225 and includes tuition, clinical fee, technology fee, resource fee, lab supply, liability insurance, ATI package supplies, books, background check, uniform, drug test, and graduation fee.
Website: http://www.standardcollege.edu/academics/practical-nursing-program/
Address: 7704 Leesburg Pike, Suite 1000, Falls Church, VA 22043
Phone: 703-891-1787
NCLEX-PN Pass Rate: 86.3%