The Certificate of Applied Study in Practical Nursing is a one-year program whose graduates meet the academic requirements to apply for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination. Practical nurses (LPN/LVN) provide basic patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses and other healthcare providers. BridgeValley’s state-of-art simulation laboratory and clinical experiences promote hands-on learning for practical nursing students. Practical nursing courses allow students to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to practice in various patient care settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, home health, and provider offices.
Practical Nursing Program graduates can continue their education by obtaining an Associate of Applied Science through BridgeValley’s LPN Advanced Placement Program.
Admission Requirements
- Apply to BridgeValley Community and Technical College.
- Meet these following requirments:
- High school graduate or equivalent (USA GED)
- English proficiency
- 3.0 GPA from high school or 2.5 GPA from college courses (more than 12 credit hours)
- Eligible to take college English and Math
- Pre-nursing admission exam composite score of proficient or higher on the Test of
Essential
Academic Skills (TEAS 7) score of 58.7% (proficient or higher)
- Apply for selective admission to the Nursing Program. The priority deadline is February 15 for Summer (May) admission. Practical Nursing only admits Spring and Summer. The priority deadline is September 15 for Spring (January) admission.
PLEASE NOTE: Completed Printed Application is due in Tammy Morris's Office Building 2000 Room 111E by deadline.
Important Information
- West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses http://www.lpnboard.state.wv.us/
- TEAS testing https://atitesting.com/teas/register
- Practical Nursing Student Handbook
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