Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Southwest Virginia Community College Cedar Bluff, 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 Southwest Virginia Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Certificate completed in four semesters; described as highly competitive and selective. Apply by March 15 through the VCCS application plus the program's LPN application and PN Selective Checklist (Word documents). Entrance exam, GPA, fee and pass rate are not stated on the page. Curriculum moves to a concept-based model beginning Fall 2027.
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 Southwest Virginia Community College. Open a category to see each one.