Application for Practical Nursing Certificate Program (LPN)
Admission Requirements:

The following requirements must be met before you can be considered for admission into the nursing program. We recommend that interestedstudents contact the nursing office for academic advising.

1.Admission to the College

You must be admitted to PHCC before you can be considered for admission to the nursing program. ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMISSION TO THE NURSING PROGRAM.

2.Graduation from high school or GED

3.Transcripts

  • High School Transcript
  • The Board of Nursing requires an official sealed copy of your high school transcript or GED be on file in the nursing office. It is the student’s responsibility to contact their high school to obtain this transcript & attach the sealed copy to the admission application. Please note: PHCC no longer requires a high school transcript for admission to the college and does not keep old copies.
  • College Transcripts
  • We do not need transcripts from PHCC
  • If you have attended another Virginia Community College you will need to go to the Admissions Office to arrange to have these transcripts evaluated by the Office of Admissions & Records. This needs to be done prior to submitting your nursing application. (if not previously completed)
  • If you have attended any other college or universityoutside of the Virginia Community College System you will need to:
  • Have official transcripts sent to the Admissions Office to be evaluated.
    (if not previously completed)
  • Attach a copy of these transcripts to your nursing application in order to verify pre-requisites.

Inability to verify pre-requisites will void the nursing application.

4.High School Courses

In order to be admitted to the nursing program, you must have at least a “C” average in high school. Students who graduated from high school with less than an overall “C” average must establish a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average in graded
(A, B, C, D, F) college level courses.

HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTSPHCC EQUIVALENT_

1 college prep levelScienceCHM 110/BIO101/BIO102

Algebra I Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6

5.Placement Test Scores

You must complete the College Placement test, if you do not have previous college level Math & English. If scores indicate that developmental courses are needed, the applicant will be required to successfully complete developmental courses before being considered for admission to the nursing program.

6.Nursing Application Form

You will need to complete the attached nursing application form and return it to the Nursing Office (Philpott Hall Room 123) during the specified application period.

7.Pre-PN Admission Examination ISBN# for TEAS Test Review book: 978-1933107981

This test is the final step in the admission process. Once you have met the above criteria and your application file has been approved, you will be scheduled for this test. Applicants will be tested in the areas of Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English.

PATRICK HENRY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Application to the Practical Nursing Certificate Program (LPN)

Application Period February 23 – 27, 2015

  1. Please complete the following information.
  2. After completing the application, attach a sealed copy of your high school transcript/or GED scores. If you have not had other college transcripts evaluated by the Office of Admissions and Records you will also need to have official copies sent to PHCC and attach copies to your nursing application. Inability to verify pre-requisites will void the nursing application.
  3. Turn in completed application with transcripts to the nursing office(Philpott123)during the specific application dates, February 23 – 27, 2015

After your application, transcripts, and placement test scores have been reviewed, you will be contacted by the nursing office by mail to the address you list below. If you meet the admission requirements, you will be scheduled to take the pre-PN Admission Examination. Any student with an Honor Code violation will not be considered for admission to the Nursing Program.

Please write clearly or type:

Name: ______SS# ______EMPLID______
Physical Address: (if different from mailing address): ______
Mailing Address:______City______State___ Zip Code______

Home Phone:______Work Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______Email:______

Have you ever applied to this program before?:YES______When?______NO______
If you have applied to a nursing program before please circle which program: LPN RN

Date of High School Graduation or GED Completion: ______

Name of High School you attended: ______

Please answer the following questions:

  1. What activities or work experiences have you had related to Nursing or in the health care field?
  1. Describe why you are interested in becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN.)
  1. Describe some of the activities that you think LPN’s do as part of their daily work?