What Schools Offer LPN Programs in Southwest Virginia?

Lee County Career and Technical Center

• Located in Ben Hur, Lee County Career and Technical Center is a member of the Lee County public school system. Students begin the school's LPN program as seniors in high school by attending classes part time for nine months while completing graduation requirements at their home schools. Then, students spend nine months completing the clinical training in medical facilities in the Lee County area. Students take classes in gerontology, mental health nursing, nutrition, pediatrics and obstetrics. Students must take an admissions test to enroll in the program. Lee County Career and Technical Center does not charge tuition to LPN students.

  Lee County Career and Technical Center
  1 Vo Tech Dr
  Ben Hur, VA 24218
  276-346-1960
  leectysch.com

Giles County Technology Center

• Part of the Giles County Public School system, Giles County Technology Center is a public secondary school in Pearisburg. For the school's practical nursing program, high school seniors receive first preference when admitting students. Any remaining spots in the program are available for adults who wish to receive the training. The program requires two years to complete. The first phase requires only part-time study, allowing high school students to attend their home schools as well. Students then have the summer off and return in the fall to complete their clinical work through full-time, all-day training. For high school students, the program is free, but there are fees for adults to enroll. Adults and secondary school students must pass an examination before enrollment.

  Giles County Technology Center
  1827 Wenonah Ave.
  Pearisburg, VA 24134
  540-921-1166
  gctc.gilesk12.org

Mountain Empire Community College

• A post-secondary institution, Mountain Empire Community College opened in 1972. Approximately 1,100 students attend the school each term at its campus in Big Gap. To enroll in practical nursing courses, students must pass a drug screening, criminal background check and physical examination. The school admits only 25 to 30 students to the program each year. Students can complete the requirements for the certificate in three terms and take classes in surgical nursing, pharmacology, human development and psychiatric medicine. Two one-term clinical rotations are part of the curriculum. Mountain Empire Community College assesses tuition for the program, but financial aid is available to offset costs for qualified students.

  Mountain Empire Community College
  3441 Mountain Empire Road
  Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
  276-523-7466
  mecc.edu