Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Riverside College of Health Sciences Newport News, Virginia
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 Riverside College of Health Sciences asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- CPR certification
- Background check
Now Riverside College of Health Sciences (riverside.edu). ATI TEAS suggested score 58.4% or higher (average accepted 68.0%); high school GPA 2.0 or higher. Diploma program: day track about 12 months (40 weeks), evening/weekend about 15 months (58 weeks). Deadlines: August 20, 2026 for the January 11, 2027 start; March 11, 2027 for the July 6, 2027 start; early accept March 11, 2027 and regular May 20, 2027 for the August 23, 2027 start. Core tuition $16,000 plus $1,950 fees; CastleBranch and CPR fees are external.
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 Riverside College of Health Sciences. Open a category to see each one.