As a two-year public institution of higher learning in Roanoke, Virginia, Virginia Western Community College (VWCC) offers career education and transfer degree programs. The college awards certificates and associate degrees. VWCC is divided into five divisions, one of which is Health Technology. The Division of Health Technology offers a two-year certificate program in practical nursing, preparing students to pass the NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensing Exam for Practical Nurses), leading to licensure.
Virginia Western Community College
3097 Colonial Ave., SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
540-857-7306
virginiawestern.edu
New River Community College (NRCC) in Dublin, Virginia, offers occupational education and transfer programs taught by professors with degrees from well-known universities such as Johns Hopkins University, Washington State University and Virginia Technical University. NRCC is divided into a Division of Arts and Science and a Division of Business and Technologies. According to the school's website, students in the Practical Nursing Program have had annual passing rates on the NCLEX-PN of 100 percent from 2006 to 2009.
New River Community College
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
540-674-3600
nr.edu
The Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital was recognized as the country's Most Wired Hospital for six consecutive years by Hospitals and Health Networks Magazine. The Riverside Regional Medical Center was also recognized as one of the most customer-friendly hospitals in the U.S. by the American Alliance of Healthcare Providers (AAHCP). The Riverside School of Health Careers within the hospital is divided into four schools: professional nursing, practical nursing, radiologic technology and surgical technology. The practical nursing program is offered as a 12-month day program or an 18-month evening and weekend program.
Riverside School of Health Careers
316 Main Street
Newport News, VA 23601
757-240-2200
riversideonline.com
The Suffolk Public Schools System and Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia, have collaborated to offer a community-based practical nursing program within the School of Practical Nursing. The program awards a certificate in the field. It is a one-year program that prepares students for licensure and a career as an entry-level practical nurse. The curriculum includes three full-time semesters with coursework and clinical work.
Suffolk Public Schools Sentara Obici Hospital
4169 Pruden Blvd.
Suffolk, VA 23434
757-934-4827
sentara.com