LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Offered by Southside Virginia Community College Alberta, Virginia

Overview

Tuition $4,848

Duration 12–18 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 Southside Virginia Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS

Apply through School application

49-credit certificate. Cohorts alternate campuses: South Boston (SVHEC) cohort starts January 2027 (applications were accepted June 29 to September 4, 2026); Alberta (Christanna Campus) cohort starts January 2028 with applications accepted June 28 to September 3, 2027. Apply through the VCCS application; NCLEX-PN pass rates posted as a linked document (2019-2022). Exam, GPA and fee not stated on the page.

Prerequisite courses

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 Southside Virginia Community College. Open a category to see each one.