What Is Practical Nursing?

It is a vocation in which the licensed practical nurse is prepared to provide nursing care for clients in a variety of health care settings under the supervision of a licensed health professional authorized by the Virginia Board of Health Professions.

Who May Apply?

1. Students entering their senior year in Henrico County Public Schools with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
2. Adults who are employees of St. Mary's Hospital or who reside in Henrico County.
3. Adults residing outside Henrico County.

What are the Features of the Program?

• The program is 18 months.
  
• Practical Nursing I is from September to June.
  
  • PNI is taught at Hermitage Technical Center and Highland Springs Technical Center.
  • The program is taught Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
  • Seniors attend their home school for half of a day and the technical center for the other half day.
  • Adults attend class either for the morning or afternoon session.
    
• Practical Nursing II is from June to the following March.
  
  • The students attend full-time (7 a.m. -4 p.m.).
  • Students gain clinical experience in a variety of community settings and at Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital.

Transportation

• Transportation to technical centers is furnished by the county bus system for senior students in Practical Nursing I.
  
• Seniors provide their own transportation to the clinical site during Practical Nursing I.
  
• Practical Nursing II students provide their own transportation.
  
• Adults provide their own transportation throughout the program.

For a brochure on the Practical Nursing Program, click here.

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