LPN Advancement in Nursing | New River Community College

LPN Advancement

LPN-to-Associate Degree Nursing Advanced Placement Option

LPN-to-Associate Degree Nursing Advanced Placement is an option for LPNs who wish to earn an associate degree in nursing and qualify to apply to take the NCLEX-RN.

Advanced Placement Option Application Form

Checklist for the Advanced Placement Option for LPN’s (Effective for Spring 2025 Admissions)

The DEADLINE for COMPLETE FOLDER submission for the Advanced Placement Option track is November 1 for students taking the TEAS at NRCC. If you are taking your TEAS test at another institution, an official copy must be submitted by November 1.

Special Note

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) has adopted a new common, concept-based curriculum for all nursing programs in the system. Effective Summer Semester 2018, the new ADN curriculum will be in effect. It is crucial that prospective students monitor the program's webpage and seek guidance from the nursing admissions advisor or advising center staff regarding admission requirements and general education course requirements.

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INFORMATION SESSIONS

Before Fall 2018 Curriculum

Please check the archived catalog at the top right drop-down menu »

Enrollment Support:

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES

BECOME A STUDENT DETAILS

CLASS SCHEDULES

COLLEGE CATALOG

INFORMATION REQUEST

ACADEMIC CALENDARS:

Fall 2025 14-Week Session

Fall 2025 10-Week Session

Fall 2025 1st 7-Week Session

Fall 2025 2nd 7-Week Session

SEE FUTURE ACADEMIC CALENDARS

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2025 FOURTEEN-WEEK SESSION

FALL SEMESTER 2025
August 18-22	Monday-Friday	Faculty In-service
August 25	Monday	Classes Begin
August 29	Friday	Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval
September 1	Monday	Labor Day (College Closed)
September 9	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund *
October 15-17	Wednesday-Friday	Faculty Research (No Day or Evening Classes)
October 29	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade *
November 5	Wednesday	Spring and Summer Registration Begins
November 7	Friday	Applications for Graduation Due
November 24-25	Monday-Tuesday	Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes)
November 26	Wednesday	Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon)
November 27-28	Thursday-Friday	Thanksgiving Break (College Closed)
December 12	Friday	Classes End
December 15	Monday	Exams Begin
December 18	Thursday	Exams End
December 19	Friday	Faculty In-service
December 22	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
December 22	Monday by 4:00 p.m.	Grades Available Online for Students
December 22-23	Monday-Tuesday	Faculty In-service

* Refund or withdrawal date for Fourteen-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2025 TEN-WEEK SESSION

FALL SEMESTER 2025 TEN-WEEK SESSION
September 24	Wednesday	Classes Begin
September 29	Monday	Last Day to Add Classes
October 6	Monday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund *
October 15-17	Wednesday-Friday	Faculty Research (No Day or Evening Classes)
November 5	Wednesday	Spring and Summer Registration Begins
November 6	Thursday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade *
November 7	Friday	Applications for Graduation Due
November 24-25	Monday-Tuesday	Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes)
November 26	Wednesday	Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon)
November 27-28	Thursday-Friday	Thanksgiving Break (College Closed)
December 12	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
December 15	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)

* Refund or withdrawal date for Ten-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2025 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION

FALL SEMESTER 2025 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION
August 25	Monday	Classes Begin
August 27	Wednesday	Last Day to Add Classes
September 1	Monday	Labor Day (College Closed)
September 2	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund *
September 23	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade
October 13	Monday	Exam Day/Classes End
October 14	Tuesday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)

* Refund or withdrawal date for First Seven-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2025 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION

FALL SEMESTER 2025 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION
October 20	Monday	Classes Begin
October 22	Wednesday	Last Day to Add Classes
October 27	Monday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund *
November 5	Wednesday	Spring and Summer Registration Begins
November 7	Friday	Applications for Graduation Due
November 14	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade *
November 24-25	Monday-Tuesday	Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes)
November 26	Wednesday	Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon)
November 27-28	Thursday-Friday	Thanksgiving Break (College Closed)
December 12	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
December 15	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)

* Refund or withdrawal date for Second Seven-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

** Granted by the Governor to make Election Day a holiday after the calendar was approved.

Fall 2025 EXAM SCHEDULE

EXAM TIMES	MONDAY DEC 15	TUESDAY DEC 16	WEDNESDAY DEC 17	THURSDAY DEC 18
8:00 - 10:00	8:00 MWF	9:30 TR	9:05 MWF	8:00 TR
10:30 - 12:30	10:10 MWF	12:00 TR	11:15 MWF
1:00 - 3:00	12:20 MWF	1:30 TR	1:25 MWF	4:30 TR
3:30 - 5:30	2:30 MWF	3:00 TR	3:35 MWF

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 10-Week Session (T)

SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 10-Week Session (T)
May 21	Wednesday	Classes Begin
May 26	Monday	Holiday (College Closed)
May 28	Wednesday	Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval
June 2	Monday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
June 19	Thursday	Holiday (College Closed)
July 2	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
July 4	Friday	Holiday (College Closed)
August 1	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
August 4	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
August 5	Tuesday	Grades Available Online for Students

* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 First 5-Week Session (D)

SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 First 5-Week Session (D)
May 21	Wednesday	Classes Begin
May 23	Friday	Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval
May 26	Monday	Holiday (College Closed)
May 27	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
June 11	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
June 19	Thursday	Holiday (College Closed)
June 26	Thursday	Exam Day/Classes End
June 27	Friday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
June 30	Monday	Grades Available Online for Students

* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 Second 5-Week Session (E)

SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 Second 5-Week Session (E)
June 30	Monday	Classes Begin
July 1	Tuesday	Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval
July 3	Thursday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
July 4	Friday	Holiday (College Closed)
July 17	Thursday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
August 1	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
August 4	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
August 5	Tuesday	Grades Available Online for Students

* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

THE DIVISION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

NURSING

LPN Advancement

LPN-to-Associate Degree Nursing Advanced Placement Option

Special Note

Before Fall 2018 Curriculum

Enrollment Support:

ACADEMIC CALENDARS:

Nursing Contact Information

General questions and requests about the Associate Degree Nursing Program should be directed to:
Katie Pruett
Nursing Admissions Specialist
kpruett@nr.edu
(540) 674-3600 ext. 4222

HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT NRCC?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

THE DIVISION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

NURSING

LPN Advancement

LPN-to-Associate Degree Nursing Advanced Placement Option

Special Note

Before Fall 2018 Curriculum

Enrollment Support:

ACADEMIC CALENDARS:

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2025 FOURTEEN-WEEK SESSION

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2025 TEN-WEEK SESSION

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2025 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2025 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION

Fall 2025 EXAM SCHEDULE

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 10-Week Session (T)

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 First 5-Week Session (D)

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 Second 5-Week Session (E)

Nursing Contact Information

General questions and requests about the Associate Degree Nursing Program should be directed to: Katie PruettNursing Admissions Specialistkpruett@nr.edu(540) 674-3600 ext. 4222

HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT NRCC?

General questions and requests about the Associate Degree Nursing Program should be directed to:
Katie Pruett
Nursing Admissions Specialist
kpruett@nr.edu
(540) 674-3600 ext. 4222