Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Patrick & Henry Community College Martinsville, VirginiaOverview
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 Patrick & Henry Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
1 year certificate over 3 sequential semesters (summer, fall, spring; may shift to fall, spring, summer from Fall 2027). Applicants who meet pre application and prerequisite requirements are invited to take the ATI TEAS (no minimum stated); official high school/GED and college transcripts and attendance at a nursing information session within 6 months of applying are required. NCLEX-PN first time pass rate 100% in 2022 to 2025.
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 Patrick & Henry Community College. Open a category to see each one.

