{"id":16605,"date":"2026-03-25T14:37:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T18:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=16605&#038;preview_id=16605"},"modified":"2026-07-01T14:37:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T18:37:15","slug":"apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/practical-nursing\/apply\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id16605_a3d8e0-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id16605_a3d8e0-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id16605_a3d8e0-5c > .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-id16605_a3d8e0-5c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id16605_a3d8e0-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id16605_a3d8e0-5c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id16605_a3d8e0-5c 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-column16605_e39bc1-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16605_e39bc1-e2 > .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-column16605_e39bc1-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16605_e39bc1-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16605_e39bc1-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16605_e39bc1-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16605_e39bc1-e2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16605_e39bc1-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16605_e39bc1-e2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16605_e39bc1-e2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div style=\"background-color: #ffecb7; color: #2c2c2c; border-left-color: #fec00f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-3942b571-4d5a-4ae0-96c0-7b9b5806274a\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>Application deadline: <\/strong>February 15 (fall 2027 start); September 1, 2027 (spring 2028 start)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Due to state-wide curriculum changes, Virginia Western will not be offering a Spring 2027 cohort, but will begin the new state-wide three-semester program in Fall 2027 (Fall, Spring, Fall).<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Those interested in applying for possible consideration for Spring 2028 must submit all application material by\u00a0<strong>September 1, 2027<\/strong>. Applicants for Fall 2027 must submit all application material by <strong>February 15, 2027<\/strong>. All program applications and essays are processed by the Health Professions Advising and Applications Office (HPAAO) at Virginia Western. All transcripts are processed and evaluated by the Virginia Western Registrar&#8217;s (Records) Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We encourage applicants to apply<strong>&nbsp;as early as possible<\/strong>&nbsp;for advising purposes<\/em>. By applying early to Virginia Western and submitting official transcripts of high school and College coursework, one of the HP Team Advisors will be able to help you with your course selections each semester, <strong>even if you are not yet ready to apply to the program<\/strong>. This allows us to advise you in a timely manner of any prerequisite requirements you have not met and how you may meet those requirements, as well as selecting courses that can be utilized to increase your GPA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend the&nbsp;<strong>Best Practices for Application to Health Professions<\/strong>&nbsp;programs that are held the first Friday of each month (except July) at 1:00 PM in Fralin Center Room HP210. The sessions outline the application processes for Health Professions programs, the timeline for programs, tips and best practices, etc. so applicants can be better prepared for the application process and be in the best place that they can be for admission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Program applications and handwritten essays&nbsp;<strong>must&nbsp;<\/strong>be submitted directly to the Health Professions Advising and Applications Office (HPAAO) at Virginia Western. All official transcripts from high school and colleges attempted must be sent to the Virginia Western Registrar&#8217;s (Records) Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for following up with the Registrar&#8217;s Office to confirm your transcripts have been received. <strong>You must then notify the HPAAO that your academic file is complete.<\/strong> If you fail to do so, we will not be responsible for any delays in processing your file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A meeting with an advisor is&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;required. If you have questions, advisor meetings should not be scheduled until after all transcripts have been submitted and reviewed. You may contact the Health Professions team of advisors at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu\"><strong>healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;Apply to Virginia Western<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not a current Virginia Western student,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apply.vccs.edu\/applications\/vccs\/apply.html?application_id=4098\"><strong>apply to the College by completing a Virginia Western Application<\/strong><\/a>. Indicate your plan of study as&nbsp;<strong>Career Studies Certificate: Introduction to Practical Nursing<\/strong>. You must apply with the correct plan of study prior to submitting any additional application materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All NEW students<\/strong>&nbsp;intending to enroll in classes at Virginia Western are encouraged to contact the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/get-started\/\"><strong>Enrollment Center<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;if they have questions about direct enrollment, course requirements, financial aid, etc. Visiting the Enrollment Center is a great way to learn more about what the College offers and available resources. They will refer you to a New Student Advisor or to one of the pre-admission advisors for Practical Nursing if necessary.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/advising\/new-student-advising\/\"><strong>Find out about New Student Advising here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a current student and want to change your plan of study to Introduction to Practical Nursing, please see an Advisor to complete the Plan Change Form to include Introduction to Practical Nursing CSC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Apply to the Practical Nursing Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply to the Practical Nursing Program by completing the appropriate application below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/03\/PNEApplication.pdf\">Fall 2027 Practical Nursing Application<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spring 2028 Practical Nursing Application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Submit a handwritten essay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The instructions for your&nbsp;<strong>handwritten<\/strong>&nbsp;essay are on the back of the application. Note: If both the&nbsp;application <strong>and<\/strong>&nbsp;the essay are not received by the application deadline, the applicant will not be considered for a seat in that cohort. No exceptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Obtain and submit your transcripts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before you continue:<\/strong>&nbsp;You need to have an active Virginia Western application with a plan of study of CSC: Introduction to Practical Nursing&nbsp;<strong>before<\/strong>&nbsp;you submit your official transcripts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Official transcripts are required from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your high school (even if you have graduated college). If you graduated from a foreign high school, see below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any institution attended\/attempted, even if transferred classes appear on a later institution&#8217;s transcript.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your application packet must include all official sealed transcripts (high school and college) and a copy of your GED scores (if applicable).&nbsp;<strong>Exception:<\/strong>&nbsp;You do not need to request transcripts from Virginia Western or any other community college in Virginia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Home-schooled students<\/strong>&nbsp;must provide a detailed curriculum completion report (course listings and grades achieved) from their school administrator (including a statement indicating if a lab component was completed for any Biology and\/or Chemistry classes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We suggest you request your transcripts be sent to your own mailing address, so you know whether they have been received.&nbsp;<strong>Do not<\/strong>&nbsp;open any envelope that contains a transcript, because it will no longer be &#8220;official&#8221;. If a school&#8217;s policy prevents them from issuing official transcripts directly to you, please request they be sent addressed to the Virginia Western Records Office, 3094 Colonial Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24015<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/TranscriptRequest.pdf\"><strong>Transcript Request Form<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;Official Electronic transcripts (from high school and colleges) can be accepted from such platforms as Parchment, Scribbles, National Clearinghouse, etc.&nbsp;Please submit electronic transcripts to the Virginia Western Records Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foreign high schools and universities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants who graduated from a foreign high school can complete the GED and submit official scores of the GED to the HPAAO. You should also complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/05\/Foreign-HS-statment.pdf\">High School Statement<\/a> (PDF) form and submit it to the HPAAO by the application deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foreign university transcripts must be evaluated by an approved organization (such as WES) and sent to the Virginia Western Records Office&nbsp;<em>from the organization<\/em>&nbsp;before the application deadline before transfer credit can be determined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Submit your application materials.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before submitting your application packet, review the&nbsp;<strong>Practical Nursing Checklist<\/strong>&nbsp;for the appropriate semester to make sure you have completed everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/06\/LPN-Fall-Checklist.pdf\">Fall 2027 Practical Nursing Checklist<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spring 2028 Practical Nursing Checklist (PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/06\/Math-Practice-Test-for-LPN-AND-RN.pdf\">Math Practice Test<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/06\/Prerequisite-Math-Practice-Test-LPN-and-RN-Answer-Key.pdf\">Practice Test Answer Key<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend mailing your application packet to Pam Woody at the address at the top of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If necessary, packets can be hand-delivered to the HPAAO in Fralin Center Room HP339 (open daily 8:00 AM &#8211; 3:30 PM). If the office is closed, you may slide your packet beneath the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Once your application and all transcripts have been received by the HPAAO, <\/strong>you will be sent a four-page letter to your application email address verifying your prerequisites and support classes. If you have not received this letter in <strong>3-5 weeks<\/strong>, please contact the HPAAO because there is likely something missing from your application packet and we are unable to consider you for a seat in the next cohort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;Applicants should remember to update the HPAAO &nbsp;(<a href=\"mailto:healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu\"><strong>healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu<\/strong><\/a>) with any changes to their email address throughout the process.&nbsp;The application email address is used for all future contact from the advising office regarding the application unless the HPAAO is contacted to change it. Please note that advisors will contact you with the email address in Navigate, so you should turn on your notifications in Navigate. If you need assistance with this, please contact the Help Desk at Virginia Western.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Review the Practical Nursing Checklist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Details about other steps taken after your application is submitted, including the HESI entrance test, are discussed in the Practical Nursing Checklists below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/06\/LPN-Fall-Checklist.pdf\">Fall 2027 Practical Nursing Checklist<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spring 2028 Practical Nursing Checklist (PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/06\/Math-Practice-Test-for-LPN-AND-RN.pdf\">Math Practice Test<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/06\/Prerequisite-Math-Practice-Test-LPN-and-RN-Answer-Key.pdf\">Practice Test Answer Key<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admission Process Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than the application deadline, the following dates are not final and are provided as a guideline only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring 2028 Start<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Date<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Task<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>September 1<\/strong><\/td><td>Deadline to submit all application materials, transcripts, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mid-September &#8211; Early October<\/strong><\/td><td>Check Navigate for HESI testing instructions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>October\/November<\/strong><\/td><td>Interviews scheduled with qualified applicants (if necessary)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Late October &#8211; Early<\/strong> <strong>November<\/strong><\/td><td>Applicants notified of acceptance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>November<\/strong><\/td><td>Program orientation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mid-January<\/strong><\/td><td>Program begins in spring 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Tuition*:<\/strong> $<span id=\"tuition\"><\/span><br><strong>Program Length:<\/strong> 2 Years<br><strong>Credits: <\/strong><span id=\"hours\">48<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"disclaimer\"><p>*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/pay\/cost-of-attendance\/\">Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<h3>Health Professions Advising<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa fa-envelope\" title=\"email\"><\/i> <a href=\"mailto:healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu\">healthprofessions@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-map-marker\" title=\"location\"><\/i>\u00a0Fralin Center HP339<br \/>\n<strong>New Students:\u00a0<\/strong>Chapman Hall<br \/>\n<i class=\"fa fa-phone-alt\" title=\"phone number\"><\/i>\u00a0540-857-7341 or 540-857-6644<br \/>\n<strong>Fax:<\/strong> 540-857-6640<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Melinda Wooldridge, BSN, RN-BC<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Program Director, Practical Nursing<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Diploma &#8211; Tazewell County Vocational Practical Nursing Program, 1985<br \/>\nAAS in Nursing &#8211; Southwest Virginia Community College, 1998<br \/>\nBSN &#8211; American Sentinel University, 2019<br \/>\nCertified Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Have Questions? 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