Updated December 2022
Southside Virginia Community College
Nursing Information Packet
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Certificate in Practical Nursing (PN)
Summer (May) 2023 LPN to RN Bridge
Program Summer (May) 2023 ADN Weekend
Clinical Program Fall (August) 2023 ADN Clinical
Program
Fall (August) 2023 PN Clinical Program –
Alberta Spring (January) 2024 PN Clinical Program –
South Boston
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Southside Virginia Community College is dedicated to the belief that all
citizens should be given an opportunity to acquire an educational
,“Welcome! We are glad you are here.
Come join us on a journey through
SVCC’s Nursing Programs.”
Johnny Paws, SVCC Mascot
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, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Self Pre-test................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Program Philosophy............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Program Accreditation.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Overview of ADN (including LPN to RN bridge) and PN Programs....................................................................6
Clinical Locations..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Time Commitment, Attendance Policy....................................................................................................................... 7, 8
Grading....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Functional Abilities Necessary for Nursing................................................................................................................. 9
Information for Students with Disabilities............................................................................................................. 9, 10
Financial Aid/Scholarship Information....................................................................................................................... 10
Estimated Costs..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
ADN-Specific Information:
Summary of ADN Application Process.......................................................................................................... 12
ADN Requirements Checklist........................................................................................................................... 13
LPN to RN Bridge Information......................................................................................................................... 14
PN-Specific Information:
Summary of PN Application Process............................................................................................................. 15
PN Requirements Checklist.............................................................................................................................. 16
Immunization, Physical Exam, Criminal Background Check Requirements................................................17
CPR -Local Options for Obtaining Certification....................................................................................................... 18
Contact Information............................................................................................................................................................ 19
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Southside Virginia Community College
Nursing Information Packet
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Certificate in Practical Nursing (PN)
Summer (May) 2023 LPN to RN Bridge
Program Summer (May) 2023 ADN Weekend
Clinical Program Fall (August) 2023 ADN Clinical
Program
Fall (August) 2023 PN Clinical Program –
Alberta Spring (January) 2024 PN Clinical Program –
South Boston
1
Southside Virginia Community College is dedicated to the belief that all
citizens should be given an opportunity to acquire an educational
,“Welcome! We are glad you are here.
Come join us on a journey through
SVCC’s Nursing Programs.”
Johnny Paws, SVCC Mascot
2
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Self Pre-test................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Program Philosophy............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Program Accreditation.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Overview of ADN (including LPN to RN bridge) and PN Programs....................................................................6
Clinical Locations..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Time Commitment, Attendance Policy....................................................................................................................... 7, 8
Grading....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Functional Abilities Necessary for Nursing................................................................................................................. 9
Information for Students with Disabilities............................................................................................................. 9, 10
Financial Aid/Scholarship Information....................................................................................................................... 10
Estimated Costs..................................................................................................................................................................... 11
ADN-Specific Information:
Summary of ADN Application Process.......................................................................................................... 12
ADN Requirements Checklist........................................................................................................................... 13
LPN to RN Bridge Information......................................................................................................................... 14
PN-Specific Information:
Summary of PN Application Process............................................................................................................. 15
PN Requirements Checklist.............................................................................................................................. 16
Immunization, Physical Exam, Criminal Background Check Requirements................................................17
CPR -Local Options for Obtaining Certification....................................................................................................... 18
Contact Information............................................................................................................................................................ 19
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