Admission Requirements: Student must complete a separate practical nursing application before deadline of March 6. Student should submit an official high school transcript and official transcripts from any colleges or universities they have attended previously. If student completes the GED they will need to submit their scores. The student should have completed one year of biology with a lab with a grade of "C"or better, demonstrate competency in math and English via the Virginia Placement Test or as determined in the Direct Placement Policy, place in ENG 101 or completion of ENG 101 or higher with a grade of "C" or higher, demonstrate proficiency in math modules 1-3, MDE 10, or eligible to enroll or completion of MTH 154 or higher with a grade of "C" or better. The student should have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher based on their last school attended whether high school or college with at least 12 credits. The student will also be required to take the HESI admission test in math and reading comprehension and scored proficient in these areas. Once in the program the student must pass all nursing courses with a grade of "C" or better. A "C" in our program is an 80%. Student must also complete all of the requirements of the Virginia Board of Nursing program completion requirements that includes a minimum of 400 clinical hours in all of the areas specified. Students are required to pass a competency simulation and score a minimum score of 900 on the HESI Exit Examination to pass PNE 145 and to graduate the program.