This site provides information to current and prospective students about the Practical Nursing Program. Our curriculum and experienced faculty prepare students to be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam and foster confidence to enter the work force.
**Please check back regularly for updated information concerning TEAS testing dates, information meetings, and additional program information.* *The DEADLINE for COMPLETE FOLDER submission for the PN program is February 15 for students taking the TEAS at NRCC. If you are taking your TEAS test at another institution, an official copy must be submitted by February 15.
The one-year certificate program in Practical Nursing is designed to prepare selected students to qualify as contributing members of a health team, rendering patient care in a variety of health service facilities. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to apply to take the Virginia Board of Nursing examination leading to licensing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Here you will find information about NRCC Practical Nursing courses and professor(s).
The college serves the educational needs of the public and assumes a duty to help provide the requirements for trained workers in the region. The practical nursing program works with the college to prepare graduates with technical competence in basic nursing skills to help meet community health needs.
Not sure which courses you need to take? Talk with an academic advisor for assistance or visit the catalog and choose your program of study.
2nd Semester PNE 162 - clinical hours: 234
3rd Semester PNE 163 - clinical hours: 174
3rd Semester PNE 290 - clinical hours: 60
Below you will find helpful links to additional college nursing programs and health-related information.
NRCC faculty provide individualized mentoring in the clinical area. These practices develop the clinical experiences for our students to prepare them to manage the comprehensive care needs of clients in a variety of clinical settings. Clinical experiences take place in innovative sites such as acute care facilities, outpatient clinics, home care agencies and private practice settings. These practice sites provide students with the diverse background necessary to prepare them to make sophisticated clinical decisions.
| FALL SEMESTER 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| August 18-22 | Monday-Friday | Faculty In-service |
| August 25 | Monday | Classes Begin |
| August 29 | Friday | Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval |
| September 1 | Monday | Labor Day (College Closed) |
| September 9 | Tuesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund * |
| October 15-17 | Wednesday-Friday | Faculty Research (No Day or Evening Classes) |
| October 29 | Wednesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade * |
| November 5 | Wednesday | Spring and Summer Registration Begins |
| November 7 | Friday | Applications for Graduation Due |
| November 24-25 | Monday-Tuesday | Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes) |
| November 26 | Wednesday | Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon) |
| November 27-28 | Thursday-Friday | Thanksgiving Break (College Closed) |
| December 12 | Friday | Classes End |
| December 15 | Monday | Exams Begin |
| December 18 | Thursday | Exams End |
| December 19 | Friday | Faculty In-service |
| December 22 | Monday | Grades Due from Faculty (Noon) |
| December 22 | Monday by 4:00 p.m. | Grades Available Online for Students |
| December 22-23 | Monday-Tuesday | Faculty In-service |
* Refund or withdrawal date for Fourteen-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.
| FALL SEMESTER 2025 TEN-WEEK SESSION | ||
|---|---|---|
| September 24 | Wednesday | Classes Begin |
| September 29 | Monday | Last Day to Add Classes |
| October 6 | Monday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund * |
| October 15-17 | Wednesday-Friday | Faculty Research (No Day or Evening Classes) |
| November 5 | Wednesday | Spring and Summer Registration Begins |
| November 6 | Thursday | Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade * |
| November 7 | Friday | Applications for Graduation Due |
| November 24-25 | Monday-Tuesday | Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes) |
| November 26 | Wednesday | Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon) |
| November 27-28 | Thursday-Friday | Thanksgiving Break (College Closed) |
| December 12 | Friday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| December 15 | Monday | Grades Due from Faculty (noon) |
* Refund or withdrawal date for Ten-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.
| FALL SEMESTER 2025 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION | ||
|---|---|---|
| August 25 | Monday | Classes Begin |
| August 27 | Wednesday | Last Day to Add Classes |
| September 1 | Monday | Labor Day (College Closed) |
| September 2 | Tuesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund * |
| September 23 | Tuesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade |
| October 13 | Monday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| October 14 | Tuesday | Grades Due from Faculty (noon) |
* Refund or withdrawal date for First Seven-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.
| FALL SEMESTER 2025 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION | ||
|---|---|---|
| October 20 | Monday | Classes Begin |
| October 22 | Wednesday | Last Day to Add Classes |
| October 27 | Monday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund * |
| November 5 | Wednesday | Spring and Summer Registration Begins |
| November 7 | Friday | Applications for Graduation Due |
| November 14 | Friday | Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade * |
| November 24-25 | Monday-Tuesday | Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes) |
| November 26 | Wednesday | Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon) |
| November 27-28 | Thursday-Friday | Thanksgiving Break (College Closed) |
| December 12 | Friday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| December 15 | Monday | Grades Due from Faculty (noon) |
* Refund or withdrawal date for Second Seven-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.
** Granted by the Governor to make Election Day a holiday after the calendar was approved.
| EXAM TIMES |
MONDAY DEC 16 |
TUESDAY DEC 17 |
WEDNESDAY DEC 18 |
THURSDAY DEC 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 - 10:00 | 8:00 MWF | 9:30 TR | 9:05 MWF | 8:00 TR |
| 10:30 - 12:30 | 10:10 MWF | 12:00 noon TR | 11:15 MWF | |
| 1:00 - 3:00 | 12:20 MWF | 1:30 TR | 1:25 MWF | 4:30 TR |
| 3:30 - 5:30 | 2:30 MWF | 3:00 TR | 3:35 MWF | |
| Evening | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
| SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 10-Week Session (T) | ||
|---|---|---|
| May 21 | Wednesday | Classes Begin |
| May 26 | Monday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| May 28 | Wednesday | Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval |
| June 2 | Monday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund* |
| June 19 | Thursday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| July 2 | Wednesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade* |
| July 4 | Friday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| August 1 | Friday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| August 4 | Monday | Grades Due from Faculty (Noon) |
| August 5 | Tuesday | Grades Available Online for Students |
* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.
| SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 First 5-Week Session (D) | ||
|---|---|---|
| May 21 | Wednesday | Classes Begin |
| May 23 | Friday | Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval |
| May 26 | Monday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| May 27 | Tuesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund* |
| June 11 | Wednesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade* |
| June 19 | Thursday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| June 26 | Thursday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| June 27 | Friday | Grades Due from Faculty (Noon) |
| June 30 | Monday | Grades Available Online for Students |
* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.
| SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 Second 5-Week Session (E) | ||
|---|---|---|
| June 30 | Monday | Classes Begin |
| July 1 | Tuesday | Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval |
| July 3 | Thursday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund* |
| July 4 | Friday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| July 17 | Thursday | Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade* |
| August 1 | Friday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| August 4 | Monday | Grades Due from Faculty (Noon) |
| August 5 | Tuesday | Grades Available Online for Students |
* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.
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