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Overview

Licensure pass rate (2025) 87.5%
Duration 10 months
A practical nursing program that prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN licensure to provide basic nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Career outlook

Employers hire licensed practical nurses to provide basic patient care such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with daily needs under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.

Getting in

What Eastern Virginia Career College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam HESI A2
Apply through School application

What you'll need

  • Background check
  • Immunizations

Practical Nurse Education diploma is 45 weeks; theory online, labs in person. Criminal background check fee must be paid with the application fee (amounts not stated); uniforms and immunizations are the student's responsibility. Admissions page lists no exam, GPA or deadline details.

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.

Prerequisites

The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Eastern Virginia Career College. Open a category to see each one.

Entrance exams

3

Certifications

1

Health and background checks

4

Application basics

3