{"id":16287,"date":"2026-03-06T15:55:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T20:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=16287&#038;preview_id=16287"},"modified":"2026-03-06T16:04:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T21:04:21","slug":"apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/nursing-bridge\/apply\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id16287_b8e144-01 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id16287_b8e144-01 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id16287_b8e144-01 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id16287_b8e144-01 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id16287_b8e144-01 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id16287_b8e144-01 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id16287_b8e144-01 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column16287_a11ec6-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16287_a11ec6-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16287_a11ec6-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16287_a11ec6-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16287_a11ec6-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16287_a11ec6-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16287_a11ec6-6d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16287_a11ec6-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16287_a11ec6-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16287_a11ec6-6d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"advising-and-application-dates\">Advising and Application Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The next anticipated transition admission will be for summer 2027, but the deadline to apply and submit necessary documents is&nbsp;<strong>October 1, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"spring-semester\">Interested applicants who need academic advising are encouraged to provide their transcript information to one of the Health Professions advisors. You are encouraged to do this now, even if you don&#8217;t anticipate being ready for 2027. The advisors will be able to provide guidance and answer some of your questions as you prepare for this major plan of study. It is necessary for the advisors to review your transcripts\/academic file to determine appropriate placement testing, do transfer evaluation (if applicable), and suggest appropriate future courses. After your file is reviewed you may meet with an advisor each semester prior to open registration to discuss your progress and course selection. The Health Professions Advising Team can also keep you informed of any changes to the curriculum or transition policies that may impact you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"spring-semester\">We&nbsp;require&nbsp;all application material(s) be submitted<strong>&nbsp;directly to Health Professions&nbsp;<\/strong>&#8211; if you fail to do so, be aware we will not be responsible for any delays in processing your file. Complete the following and&nbsp;<strong>submit in one envelope (if applicable)<\/strong>&nbsp;to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pam Woody, VWCC-Health Professions<br>3091 Colonial Ave.<br>Roanoke, VA 24015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A meeting with the advisor is&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;required. If you have questions, it is suggested that any meeting not be conducted until after all transcripts have been submitted to and reviewed by an advisor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should&nbsp;<strong>follow the steps below<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-apply-to-vwcc\">1. Apply to VWCC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not a current Virginia Western student, apply to the college by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apply.vccs.edu\/applications\/vccs\/apply.html?application_id=4098\">completing a Virginia Western Application<\/a>. Indicate your plan of study as<strong>&nbsp;CSC: Intro to Nursing<\/strong>&nbsp;on the college application and your semester to begin&nbsp;<strong>no later than<\/strong>&nbsp;Spring 2027 (or earlier if planning to take a class).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-apply-to-the-nursing-program\">2. Apply to the Nursing Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/L2R-APP-2027.pdf\">Complete a LPN to RN Nursing Bridge application form<\/a>. (PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-obtain-your-transcripts\">3. Obtain your transcripts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need all&nbsp;<strong><em>official transcripts<\/em>&nbsp;(high school and college in original intact sealed envelope)<\/strong>&nbsp;and a copy of your GED scores (if applicable). Remember, do not open any envelope which contains a transcript, they are no longer&nbsp;&#8220;official&#8221;&nbsp;to us when you open them.&nbsp;<strong>If any school refuses<\/strong>&nbsp;to issue official transcripts directly to a student, please request they be sent addressed&nbsp;<strong>directly<\/strong>&nbsp;to Pam Woody at the address above. Transfer information provided on a subsequent schools transcript is not acceptable in lieu of the actual originating schools transcript. GED holders must<strong>&nbsp;still submit<\/strong>&nbsp;official high school transcripts if they completed at least through the 9th grade, in addition to a copy of the GED scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-submit-your-application-materials\">4. Submit your application materials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Request and submit an&nbsp;<strong>official<\/strong>&nbsp;record or transcript from the practical nursing program you completed or are currently attending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-attend-mandatory-information-session\">5. Attend Mandatory Information Session<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Attendance at an Information Session is required of all program applicants or those who<strong>&nbsp;intend<\/strong>&nbsp;to apply. Informational sessions will typically be held in late fall. Covered topics include: cost of the program, rigor of the program, faculty\/student expectations, concept-based nursing education, role of nurses in 2027, employment while enrolled in the nursing program, if accepted, and other related information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For summer 2027, applicants must register for and attend an informational session between September 1, 2026 and November 1, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To register for an Information Session, please register through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.virginiawestern.edu\/esa\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virginia Western Extended Services Application<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must have already applied to become a Virginia Western student (See Step #1 above) to obtain a username (your MyVWCC username) for the log-in. You do not need to have applied for the Nursing Program to register for the Information Session, only to the college. For assistance with this log-in, please call the Help Desk at 540-857-7354.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once logged in, click &#8220;<strong>Health Professions Services,<\/strong>&#8221; which is typically listed third on the list. Click through to&nbsp;<strong>Schedule an Informational Session<\/strong>. When registering for an Informational Session,&nbsp;<strong>do not<\/strong>&nbsp;select &#8220;Register for Discover&#8221;, you&nbsp;<strong>must<\/strong>&nbsp;select Health Professions Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>If this is the first time you&#8217;ve logged into the Extended Services App, you will be required to input your text messaging preferences for the College.&nbsp; This lets us know if you would like to receive text messaging from the College and lets you choose which options you wish to receive notifications on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Informational Session dates will be added to the ESA website in September for the fall and spring sessions. 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href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/nursing-bridge\/\"><strong>LPN to Nursing Bridge Home &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16305_9d78c1-62 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16305_9d78c1-62 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16305_9d78c1-62 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/nursing-bridge\/course-listing\/\"><strong>Course Listing &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16305_809ed3-67 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16305_809ed3-67 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16305_809ed3-67 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/nursing-bridge\/apply\/\"><strong>Apply Now &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16305_e05011-51 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16305_e05011-51 > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16305_e05011-51 menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/nursing-bridge\/cost\/\"><strong>Estimated Cost &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-5e3gsultt > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-5e3gsultt > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-5e3gsultt menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/nursing-bridge\/faq\/\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n\n<style>.kb-nav-link-16305_3375dc-de > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-highlight-order:3;--kb-nav-link-highlight-icon-order:3;}.kb-nav-link-16305_3375dc-de > .kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap.kb-link-wrap{--kb-nav-link-media-max-width:px;}<\/style><li class=\"wp-block-kadence-navigation-link kb-nav-link-16305_3375dc-de menu-item wp-block-kadence-navigation-link\"><div class=\"kb-link-wrap\"><a class=\"kb-nav-link-content\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/nursing-bridge\/forms\/\"><strong>Application Forms &amp; Resources &gt;<\/strong><\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h3>Health Professions Advising<\/h3>\r\n<p><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\" title=\"email\"><\/i> <a href=\"mailto:healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu\">healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><br>\r\n<i class=\"fa fa-map-marker\" title=\"location\"><\/i>\u00a0Fralin Center HP339<br>\r\n<strong>New Students:\u00a0<\/strong>Chapman Hall<br>\r\n<i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\" title=\"phone number\"><\/i>\u00a0540-857-7341 or 540-857-6644<br>\r\n<strong>Fax:<\/strong> 540-857-6640<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Kelley Pennell<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Coordinator of Nursing<\/em><\/p>\n<p>DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) &#8211; University of Texas Health San Antonio, 2017<br \/>\nMSN with Adult Clinical Specialist Certification &#8211; University of Texas School of Nursing Austin, 2007<br \/>\nBS in Business Administration, University of Phoenix, 1996<br \/>\nAA in Liberal Arts, Dallas Community College, 1991<br \/>\nAdult Clinical Nurse Specialist-BC, Expires 2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Have Questions? Contact Us<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\" title=\"email\"><\/i>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:enroll@virginiawestern.edu\">enroll@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-map-marker\" title=\"location\"><\/i> Chapman Hall<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\" title=\"phone number\"><\/i> <a href=\"tel:855-874-6690\">855-874-6690<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"school\">School of Health Professions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box16287_b0d67d-76 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box16287_b0d67d-76 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:3px solid #ffffff;border-right:3px solid #ffffff;border-bottom:3px solid #ffffff;border-left:3px solid #ffffff;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;background:#53c6d6;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 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