Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

The licensed practical nurse program at Wytheville Community College prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physicians' offices. The program focuses on preparing individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, of dentist. Program courses include: patient vital signs, critical thinking and technology, applying sterile dressings, patient health education, and assistance with examinations and treatment. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer licensed practical nurse (LPN) program.

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Wytheville Community College (WCC)

204 West Washington Street, Lexington, VA

Whytheville Community College, located in Whythevill, Virginia, was founded in 1963 as a two year branch of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. WCC joined the Virginia Community College System in 1967, the year it was formed. The school serves the counties of Carroll, Bland, Grayson, Smyth and Whythe as well as the city of Galax. WCC works with communities and community businesses to provide programs and services that are beneficial to its students and area of operation.

Academics

Whytheville Community College offers of over 30 programs which offer certificate, diploma or associate's degrees. Some programs are designed for transfer to a four year university, while others are designed to prepare students for a career or vocation. The programs are taught by caring instructors who feel strongly in regards to providing the best education possible.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Liberal Arts
• Early Childhood Development
• Nursing
• Carpentry
• Phlebotomy
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to attend and are younger than 18 years of age must have a high school diploma or GED. Non-high school graduates 18 years of age or older must be able to benefit from the programs provided. Transfer students must supply transcripts from their previous college or university.

Financial aid is available to eligible students. To determine eligibility students should obtain a federal PIN number and complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wytheville Community College offers a less than two-year award program in licensed practical nurse (LPN).

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Description

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).