Licensed practical nurses (LPN) use intelligence, care, and compassion to provide direct therapeutic patient care. They serve in a variety of roles and work under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses.
The LPN's competence implies knowledge, understanding and skills that transcend specific tasks and is guided by a commitment to the public and to the high standards of the nursing profession. As an integral part of the health care team, the licensed practical nurse performs functions such as, but not limited to, bedside care, taking vital signs, administering and monitoring medications, inserting catheters, providing wound care and dressing changes, implementing care plans, and providing patient and family education to promote health. The LPN supervises nurses' aides and unlicensed assistive personnel. View our Nursing Program Philosophy.
Riverside is proud to offer:
- Programs leading to a Diploma in Practical Nursing and be eligible for licensure examinations to become an LPN in Virginia
- Full-time Day option consisting of two 16-week semesters and one 8-week summer semester occasional evening or weekend hours may be required
- Full-time Evening/Weekend option consisting of two 23-week semesters and one 12-week semester occasional daytime hours may be required
- Theoretical instruction integrated with laboratory simulations and clinical experience
- Hands-on clinical experience in our modern medical center and a variety of affiliated clinical sites
- Financial aid for students who qualify
- Associated with Riverside Health System Career planning services for current students and alumni
Prerequisite College Courses/Credits
None
Preadmission Testing Requirements
ATI TEAS
Suggested Score: 58.4%
Other Requirements
- The applicant must be a graduate of an accredited high school with a GPA of 2.0 or higher or have earned a high school equivalency (GED) certificate.
- High School Seniors may be eligible to apply.**
- Preadmission testing required.
Class Times
Day Division
- Approximately 12 months to complete
- Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m
- Occasional Evening/Weekend hours
Evening/Weekend Division
- Approximately 15 months to complete
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday), 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Occasional Daytime hours during the week
RCHC Program Hours – Theory: 27.5 credit hours
RCHC Program Hours – Skills Lab: 2.5 credits
RCHC Program Hours – Clinical:10 credit hours
PROGRAM APPROVED BY:
- Virginia Board of Nursing
Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233-1463
804-367-4515
PROGRAM ACCREDITED BY:
- The Practical Nursing program at Riverside College of Health Careers at 316 Main Street located in Newport News, Virginia, is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000, www.acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
LICENSURE:
- Program graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the NCLEX-PN© (National Council Licensure Examination for PracticL Nurses). Application to the Board is a student responsibility and additional fees are charged. Additional information may be obtained from:
Virginia Board of Nursing Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233-1463
804-367-4515, http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Nursing
INSTITUTIONAL CERTIFICATION:
- Certified by the State Council of Higher Education (SCHEV) to operate in Virginia.
SCHEV
101 N. 14th Street, James Monroe Building Richmond, VA 23219
804-225-2600, www.schev.edu
INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION:
- Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
7777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314 N. Falls Church, VA 22043
703-917-9503, www.abhes.org
RIVERSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ACCREDITED BY:
- DNV GL - Healthcare
400 Techne Center Drive Suite 100
Milford, OH 45150, www.dnvglhealthcare.com
Tuition breakdown for Practical Nursing
- $350 per GEN credit
- $440 per PN credit
Total Tuition: $17,510
Other Associated Costs
- Book Estimate: $850
- Uniform & Shoe Estimate: $150
- Supplies Estimate: $120
- Credentialing Estimate: $416