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.
Apply for Selective Admissions
to the School of Nursing:
- Be admitted for general admission to BridgeValley Community & Technical College
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If a new applicant, please complete an application for general admission
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If already a current BridgeValley student, skip this step.
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- Meet these following requirements:
- 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 VII) score of 60% (proficient or higher)
- Apply for selective admission to the Nursing Program via the Practical Nursing Application Form. The priority deadline is February 28 for Fall (August) admission. Nursing only admits Spring and Fall. The priority deadline is September 15 for Spring (January) admission.
PLEASE NOTE: Priority deadline for the application and all required materials to be submitted in September 15, 2025. Only completed applications submitted prior to this date will be guaranteed review for the cohort.
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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