The practical nurse program prepares students to qualify as contributing members of the health care team, rendering patient care as practical nurses in a variety of health services facilities. To enter the Certificate Practical Nursing program, the student must be a rising senior at Carroll County High School, Grayson County High School, or Galax High School, or be a high school graduate or the equivalent. Students who do not meet the above requirements, or who do not score high enough on writing and reading tests to be eligible for ENG 137, must enroll in the college Developmental Studies program to gain proficiency in this area. This program is open to both male and female applicants. Second priority is given to adult applicants from Carroll and Grayson Counties and the City of Galax.
Third priority is given to adult applicants from other areas of the college service region.
The nursing law of Virginia addresses criteria for application for licensure. These application packets will be forwarded to the Office of Admissions and Records of Wytheville Community College after these students have been accepted into the program. After completing the first year, these High School students must submit an updated transcript to the Office of Admissions and Records at the College. Adult applicants will submit the Application Packet directly to the Office of Admissions and Records at Wytheville Community College. High school rising seniors will be selected through an interview process with an admissions committee of college and high school personnel.