Practical Nursing
Certificate
Purpose: This one-year certificate program is designed to prepare graduates to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
Occupational Objectives: A graduate of this program after successfully completing the NCLEX-PN will be qualified to care for patients in doctors' offices, home health-care agencies, assisted living facilities and nursing homes.
Admission Requirements: In addition to admission to the College, there are specific admission requirements for this program.
Practical Nursing Program Information Packet
Curriculum
Practical Nursing Online Application *
Practical Nursing Online Information Session
* You must first apply to PVCC before completing the Nursing Program Online Application
For more information, contact:
Amy Gillespie, Associate Professor of Nursing and Interim Program Head
Division of Health and Life Sciences
434.961 5226
agillespie@pvcc.edu

