Pathway to Practical Nursing at SVCC
LPN
STEP 1: Enrolling in SVCC
Revised April 2015
STEP 2: Developmental Requirements
___Complete College & Financial Aid Applications
___Submit official transcripts (HS, GED, College)
___Take Placement Test
___Complete Admissions Interview
HS Transcript & Placement Test Scores:
OR
____ VPT (math): Test out of MTE 1, 2, 3
____ VPT English: Test out of ENF 1 or ENF 2
____ High School lab Biology with grade of C or better
Developmental Courses
____ MTE 1 ____ MTE 2 ____ MTE 3
____ ENF 1 or ____ ENF 2
____ BIO 01
If Developmental Courses are needed, students must also enroll in SDV 100, if not already completed.
STEP 3-A: Enroll in Classes
STEP 3-B: Attend PN Info. Session
Begin taking required GeneralEd courses. (See back) Try to
complete these prior to the
start of the clinical PN program.
If not completed before, most
st
must be done in the 1
semester of the program.
More details on back.
Attendance is required at ONE Information
Session about Practical Nursing at SVCC. Sessions
occur regularly throughout our service area. You
may attend at any location; information applies
to all of our PN Programs. You will receive a
certificate of attendance to attach to your
application. Schedule and details at:
http://southside.edu/nursing/certificate-practical-nursing
STEP 3-C: Register and take TEAS-V Pre-admission Test
Passing score is 31st percentile or above (~ 49% of questions correct).
This test can be taken only 3 times in a year.
You DO need to prepare for this test! Our bookstores carry a study
manual specific to this test. The TEAS test must be taken before
submitting your application.
Test is given in Alberta, Keysville, South Boston, Chase City
For more information: http://southside.edu/nursing/test_lpn
STEP 4: Complete PN Program Application - Application may be submitted while still working on 3-A.
**Info Session and TEAS Test must be completed before submitting application.
Applications are available in Student Development/Counseling Offices as well as on the SVCC Website:
http://southside.edu/nursing/practical-nursing-forms
Application Windows: For August Start Program (Alberta and South Boston)- Jan 15th - June 15th
For January Start Program (Chase City and Farmville)- Jun 15th - Oct. 15th
Note Deadlines! The June 15
date takes effect for August
2016. August 2015 program
deadline remains May 15!
STEP 5: Requirements after acceptance into PN Program
Attend Mandatory Orientation Meeting (details in acceptance letter)
CPR Requirement: (May met through HLT 100, or may be done in the community. Must be complete BEFORE the 1st semester of the clinical program!)
Present current American Heart Association CPR card for Health Care Providers to instructor on first day of PNE 161.
Health Requirement: Medical examination and immunizations: Form available at http://southside.edu/nursing/practical-nursing-forms
This is due to instructor no later than the first day of PNE 161.
Criminal Background Check Requirement and Urine Drug Screen (to be done after provisional acceptance- details at orientation!)
See Va. Board of Nursing website: https://www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing/nursing_guidelines.htm - Click on Document 90-55
Approximate Costs: See http://southside.edu/nursing/lpn-duties#costs
Practical Nursing Certificate Program at SVCC: Coursework
Must have AHA CPR for
Healthcare Providers card
st
before 1 day of PNE 161.
General Education Courses
Clinical Program for PN
**Complete as many as possible BEFORE entering PN Program!
The following 6 courses MUST be completed during the 1st semester of
the clinical program IF NOT COMPLETED BEFORE.
__BIO 100: Basic Human Biology (3 credits) (or BIO 231 AND BIO 232)
__SDV 100: College Success Skills (1 credit) or SDV 101 (1 or 2 credits)
__ENG 137: Communication Processes or ENG 111: College Comp. 1 (3 credits)
__ITE 115: Intro to Computer Applications (3 credits) OR Test Out–within 5 yrs
__NUR 120: Nursing Terminology (2 credits)
__NUR 135: Drug Dosage Calculations (2 credits)
The following course must be completed during the 2nd semester of
the clinical program IF NOT COMPLETED BEFORE.
__PSY 230: Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
The following course must be completed during the 3rd semester of
the clinical program IF NOT COMPLETED BEFORE.
Must apply and be accepted into program to take these courses
st
1
Semester:
__ PNE 161: Nursing in Health Changes I (7credits- 4 lecture, 9 lab)
nd
2
Semester:
__PNE 162: Nursing in Health Changes II (11 credits- 5 lecture, 18 lab)
__PNE 173: Pharmacology for Practical Nurses (2 credits)
rd
3
Semester:
__PNE 163: Nursing in Health Changes III (8 credits-4 lecture, 12 lab)
__PNE 145: Trends in Practical Nursing (1 credit)
__EEE: Social Science Elective (3 credits) (SOC 200 recommended)
REQUIRED! Grade of C or better in all courses!
Lowest C in NUR and PNE courses is 80%.
A cumulative GPA of 2.0
or higher is required for
admission.
Final Step! On to PN Licensure—LPN!
For More Information
SVCC Nursing website- http://southside.edu/nursing
Or contact Rebecca Laben, Health Sciences Counselor, at
rebecca.laben@southside.edu or 434-736-2214
Apply to Board of Nursing & Register to take NCLEX-PN
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Take a Board Exam Review
Course prior to taking NCLEX-PN.
Revised – April 2015