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

1. High school graduate or equivalent (USA GED)
2. English proficiency
3. 3.0 GPA from high school or 2.5 GPA from college courses (more than 12 credit hours)
4. Eligible to take college English and Math
5. 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)

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 Coming Soon
• Practical Nursing Program Plan of Study