The practical nursing certificate is designed to prepare beginning practitioners with the knowledge and skill to care for patients of all age groups and to qualify as contributing members of the health care team. Students who successfully complete the curriculum are awarded a certification in practical nursing and are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) leading to a license as a practical nurse. The Practical Nursing program is approved by the VCCS and the Virginia Board of Nursing.
Program Information and Curriculum
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Mission Statement
The administration of Laurel Ridge Community College and the nursing faculty of the PN program believe that nursing education is a continuous process of learning throughout the lifespan. The nursing profession is an art and science which promotes health, wellness, and prevention of illness in individuals, families, groups, and communities. Nursing is a holistic profession encompassing the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the client. The Laurel Ridge nursing faculty believes:
- Qualified individuals should be given the opportunity to pursue a degree in nursing.
- Access to a high-quality, affordable education that prepares students for entry-level positions in the workforce and provides a foundation for transfer to an ADN transition program or a four-year baccalaureate institution.
- Cultural diversity and competence to meet the changing needs of healthcare are necessities.
- Partnerships and proactive relationships within the community to meet the changing needs of students and healthcare while contributing to the local economic, civic and cultural aspects of the community and the commonwealth, as well as a national and international perspective, are needed.
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Tuition and Funding Options
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Tuition rates for this program are approximately one-third the cost of attending a four-year college or university in Virginia. Compare savings now!
An estimated $15.2 million dollars in grants, loans, work-study and scholarships are awarded to Laurel Ridge Community College students each year. We are committed to using all available funds to help you gain access to a college education.
Payment plans are offered to break down tuition payments.
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HESI Admission Testing
Students are required to take the HESI A2 admission test before applying.
Apply to the Practical Nursing Program
Complete the Application below and include the completed Computer Competency Form.
This program is available only at the Middletown Campus and additional steps are required after the application is submitted.
- Practical Nursing Program FAQs
- Practical Nursing Program Application Checklist
- Practical Nursing Program Estimate of Fees
- Computer Competency Checklist
All students enrolled in the Practical Nursing programs must have health insurance by the start of the Fall semester and maintain it throughout their enrollment in the program. It is recommended that students obtain health insurance prior to being accepted into the program as Open Enrollment dates do not correlate with admission dates. Failure to have health insurance by the start of the program will require the student to be unenrolled from the program.
Handbooks
Current Handbook
Previous Handbooks
Nursing Programs
- Learn more about Laurel Ridge Community College Nursing.
The Virginia Board of Nursing Approval
The Certificate in Practical Nursing Program is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Richmond, Virginia 23233
Phone: (804)367-4515
https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing/
The Practical Nursing Program is not certified by a national accreditation body.
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