Welcome to Practical Nursing Program
The practical nursing faculty supports the New River Community College mission statement that all people should have a chance to develop and extend their skills and knowledge and to increase awareness of their roles and duties as citizens.
The college serves the educational needs of the public and assumes a duty to help provide the requirements for trained workers in the region. The practical nursing program works with the college to prepare graduates with technical competence in basic nursing skills to help meet community health needs more...
The annual passage rates for the NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensing Exam for Practical Nurses):
- 2011 -- 100%
- 2010 -- 100%
- 2009 -- 100%
- 2008 -- 100%
- 2007 -- 100%
- 2006 -- 100%
- 2005 -- 92% (11/12)
- 2004 -- 100%
Application and Requirements for LPN
Application and Complete Folder/Packet Checklist for PN
The DEADLINE for COMPLETE PACKET/FOLDER submission is: MARCH 31st
Nursing Competencies: Certificate Degree Nursing Competencies
Program Information Session
You must attend a group information session if your folder was complete by March 31 to be eligible for possible selection for the program. This session is conducted by the Practical Nursing instructors and attendance is mandatory for all applicants with complete folders.
It is imperative that you attend the meeting date listed below. Failure to attend will result in your name being removed from the 2011 list.
Meeting Date: TBA
Meeting Time:
TBA
Meeting Location:
TBA
If you have additional questions, please contact nursing advisor.
**NOTE: If NRCC is closed (i.e. inclement weather) the meeting will be canceled.**
