The curriculum developed for the LPN program is designed to help students acquire a command of the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue an entry-level position as a licensed practical nurse. The education students receive will help build a solid base of knowledge and progressively challenge students with new concepts and skills. Time will be divided between classroom, laboratory and clinical assignments that provide valuable, real-world experience. Examples of material covered include nutrition, pharmacology, pediatrics, obstetrics, assessments, and medical-surgical nursing; with focus on the application of the nursing process. If students meet criteria in the first 9 months of PN I/II, they may take the Certified Nurse Aide exam. Successful completion of both courses earns the high school senior 3 units of credit and satisfies the VBCPS sequential elective requirement. The second 9 months is Practical Nursing III, taken after graduation, covers nursing topics concurrent with clinical assignments in local hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. If the student is eligible, they may take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN) to become a licensed practical nurse.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools ensures equal access to all CTE courses. Accessibility accommodations will be provided as needed.
Prerequisites
Practical Nursing I & II Post-graduate, 9 months Certification: National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN)