John D Rockefeller IV Career Center

The John D Rockefeller IV Career Center program of Practical Nursing is designed to prepare students in accordance with the standards established by the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses. Graduates from the program are eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Examination for Licensure to be Licensed as a Practical Nurse.

Admission Requirements:

1. Official high school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
2. Three written letters
3. Physical examination (including tuberculin test)
4. Immunization series (Tetanus, Diptheria, MMR, Polio and Hepatitis B)
5. Dental Exam

The LPN program admits students desiring to transfer from another nursing program on the basis of the following requirements:

• Health Exam
• Official Transcripts (evidence of meeting the hours required in theoretical and clinical classes)
• Proof of passing pre-admission exam
• Minimum grade requirements for pre-requisite and nursing courses
• Copies of written evaluations for clinical practice
• Written recommendation from the nursing coordinator of the previous program attesting to good standing and eligibility to continue in the program
• Permission from the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses

If the number of qualified candidates for the program exceeds the number of positions available applicants not offered a position will be considered for the next enrollment period.