Clinical experience is provided at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Birmingham Green, Westminister at Lakeridge, and other clinical sites throughout the county. These nine months of supervised clinical practice begin in September after the successful completion of the pre-clinical year. Students are involved in direct patient care and classroom activities for seven to eight hours each day during the clinical phase of study. Clinical hours vary according to the site. Most clinical hours are from six to 10 hours dependent upon the clinical site.
The purpose of the Practical Nurse Program is to qualify graduates to sit and pass the NCLEX-PN, preparing them for entry-level positions that assure safe and quality care for clients, in a variety of health care settings. After obtaining a nursing license, the graduate is expected to be able to meet diverse needs of clients, to function as role model, leader, and to contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession and the quality of health care delivery.
View additional information on the Nursing Brochure page.
For more information contact Mrs. Tammy Dean, program director at
or 571-598-3907.