VCTC PN Program Mission
The mission of VCTC PN is to prepare professional, knowledgeable, and ethical nurses who provide safe, patient-centered care and contribute meaningfully to the healthcare community.
VCTC PN Program Philosophy
The faculty of VCTC PN believe that nursing is a profession grounded in knowledge, skill, ethics, and compassion. It is a discipline focused on promoting optimal health through meaningful relationships and holistic care.
Our philosophy supports the mission of the nursing program and reflects our beliefs about the individual, the community, the learning process, and the profession itself.
We believe that each student is a unique individual with the potential to become a competent and compassionate nurse. In a supportive and inclusive learning environment, students are challenged to grow through rigorous academic instruction, hands-on lab experiences, and clinical practice.
Our goal is to develop nursing professionals who uphold the values of respect, advocacy, compassion, and accountability. We believe a strong educational foundation is essential in preparing nurses to lead, advocate, and raise the standard of healthcare delivery.
Program Description
VCTC PN is an 18-month program. While the program is not accredited by a national nursing accreditation body, it is fully approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing and certified to operate by the State Council for Higher Education of Virginia.
Classes are held during the day from 8:45-2:45. Students will attend clinicals during the week at various locations and times.
Upon successful completion of the program, students earn a certificate in Practical Nursing and become eligible to apply to the Virginia Board of Nursing (VA BON) to take the licensure exam for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
For more information, email questions to nursing@valleytech.us.
Qualifications of Applicant for Practical Nurse’s License
Upon successful completion of the program, students earn a certificate in Practical Nursing and become eligible to apply to the Virginia Board of Nursing (VA BON) to take the licensure exam for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Qualifications of Applicant for Practical Nurse’s License
Per VA54.1-3020:1 VA Regulations of the Board of Nursing: “An applicant for a license to practice as a practical nurse shall furnish evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant:
1 Has completed two years of high school or its equivalent;
2 Has received a diploma from an approved practical nursing program;
3 Has passed a written examination as required by the Board; and
4 Has committed no acts which are grounds for disciplinary action as set forth in this chapter.
For more information, email questions to nursing@valleytech.us
VCTC NCLEX-PN Pass Rates
| Year | # of Graduates | Pass Rate |
| 2026 | 11 | 100% |
| 2025 | 8 | 100% |
| 2024 | 8 | 100% |
| 2023 | 15 | 100% |
| 2022 | 6 | 100% |
| 2021 | 7 | 100% |
| 2020 | 17 | 94.12% |
| 2019 | 13 | 100% |