Overview
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 Germanna Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Prerequisite courses
- CPR certification
- Immunizations
- Drug screen
- Background check
Practical Nursing Certificate, 40 credits over 2 semesters, estimated cost $12,523. Prerequisites: SDV 100/101, ENG 111, PSY 230, BIO 141, HLT 143 or ITE 115. Clinical credentials: healthcare provider CPR, malpractice insurance, negative TB test, Hep B series or waiver, COVID-19 and flu vaccines, negative drug screen, clean background check. Entrance exam, GPA, fee and deadline not stated on the nursing page; the certificate detail page returned 403.
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 Germanna Community College. Open a category to see each one.