SVCC Catalog/Handbook 2017-2018

98 Southside Virginia Community College
Program Approval: The Virginia Board of Nursing has
approved the development, implementation, and continuation
of this program. In Virginia, a State License is
required for this profession. More information may be
obtained from the Virginia Department of Health
Professions; Board of Nursing, Perimeter Center, 9960
Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, Virginia 23233-
1463 Phone: (804) 367-4515.
Requirements for Application: Admission to the program
is a separate process from general college admission.
Please visit the SVCC website at http://www.
southside.edu/programs/certificate-practical-nursing
for detailed information and requirements. Applications
for the clinical portion of the program are only accepted
at certain times during the year. Specific application
windows and deadlines may be found at the above link.
Practical Nursing Program Policies:
Practical Nursing Program Policies related to grades and
degree requirements, pre-requisite courses and course
sequencing, background check and urine drug screens,
medical and physical requirements, and students with
disabilities can be found on our website at: http://www.
southside.edu/nursing/lpn-duties#policies.
The following must be completed prior to enrollment in
any clinical nursing course: completion of a criminal
background check and drug screen, medical/physical
exam and specific immunizations, and certification in
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for
Healthcare Providers.
Re-Admission
Students who were unsuccessful in a nursing course may
re-enroll in the nursing course, on a space avail- able
basis, after all other qualified applicants have been
accepted. Students must notify the nursing program head
of their intent and must complete a re-entry form
available on the SVCC website at http://www.southside.
edu/nursing/lpn-duties#readmit.
Program Notes
1. Students must pass a drug dosage/calculation test at
the beginning of the third semester.
2. It is highly recommended that the student take as
many non PNE courses as possible prior to entering
the PNE course.
Clinical Contracts
Individual contracts are in effect with each affiliated
clinical agency and these contracts may differ in requirements
made of students. The general stipulations
are found on our website at: http://www.southside.edu/
nursing/lpn-duties#clinical.
Special Costs
In addition to the regular college tuition and fees, the
nursing program requires uniforms, shoes, books, computer
testing, medical exams, graduation pin, campus lab
kit, immunizations, criminal background checks, and
urine drug screens that all all at the cost of the student.
For up-to-date cost estimates please visit the SVCC
website at: http://www.southside.edu/nursing/ lpnduties#costs.
The student should also consider child care,
transportation, meals, and possibly parking costs, as the
program requires travel to clinical facilities to complete
clinical assignments.