Licensed Practical Nurse

Program Details

LPN is a full-time day program located at NOVA's Reston Technology Center with various days, times, and occasional weekend clinical shifts. Candidates will need to have an open and flexible schedule and reliable transportation. Additional information regarding the program can be found in the LPN Information & Application Portal (See Apply to the Program tab below).

• Practical Nursing Requirements

  General Admission Requirements

  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Submit a high school, GED or college diploma transcript
  • Hold a current unrestricted Virginia CNA License.
  • Successfully complete 4 sections of the ATI-TEAS Version 7 Nursing tests(R): Reading, Math, Science, and English.
  • Submit a clean Criminal Background Check / Drug Screen / Immunizations / History & Physical.
  • Submit a Resume.
  • Submit any current and active certifications you may hold such as BLS/CPR, CCMA, Registered Medication Aide, Phlebotomy Tech, etc.
• Apply to the Program
  • Step 1: Create a My Workforce profile.
  • Step 2: Register for the LPN Information & Application Portal.
  • Step 3: Read and complete all modules in the application portal.

  Acceptance letters will be emailed to students after the application window has closed (see application portal for dates). Students will have the option to apply for financial assistance and a payment plan once accepted to the program.

• Course Sequence
  • Transition beyond CNA (65 total hours)
  • Medication Aide for Practical Nursing (71 total hours)
  • Phlebotomy for Practical Nursing (63 total hours)
  • Pharmacology for Practical Nursing (134 total hours)
  • Structure and Function for Practical Nursing (102 total hours)
  • Fundamentals for Practical Nursing 1 (324 total hours)
  • Medical Assisting for Practical Nursing (40 total hours)
  • Fundamentals for Practical Nursing 2 (182 total hours)
  • Fundamentals for Practical Nursing 3 (302 total hours)
  • Transition to Practical Nursing Practice-Capstone (30 total hours)

  Payment plans and scholarships are currently under development and more info will be sent via email.

• Program Cost

  Prior to admissions the following expenses incurred by the student are:

  • Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening (prices vary)
  • TEAS Nursing Test at PSI Center - $115
  • TEAS Nursing Test at Home via Remote Proctor - $120
  • Completed History & Physical and Immunization (prices vary)

  After acceptance into the program the following expenses incurred by the student are:

  • ATI Digital Learning Management Platform and Textbooks - $2,200 (Payment plan available).
  • Liability Insurance - $35
  • Uniforms, shoes and watch - $100
  • Medication Aide Exam Fee - $120
  • NCLEX PN Exam Fee - $200
  • State Licensure Application and Fees - $205

  Program Tuition:

  • Full Tuition - $21,533
  • FastForward* Tuition - $17,028
  • FANTIC/G3* Tuition - $14,825

  *The LPN Program includes three FastForward approved classes: Medication Aide, Phlebotomy, and Medical Assisting (CCMA). These classes qualify for FastForward funding and additional financial assistance through FANTIC/G3. These funding sources can reduce the overall cost of the program. Eligible students will have the option to apply for this funding once approved for the LPN program.

  Payment plans and scholarships are currently under development and more information will be sent via email to all applicants.

FAQ's, scholarship information and more program details may be found inside the Practical Nursing Orientation & Admission Portal.

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