Practical Nursing Pathway

This program is designed to prepare students educationally as a member of the health care team and to obtain a position in health-related facilities. Areas of employment might include nursing home, home health, hospice, doctor's office and hospital setting.

Selective Admissions Requirements

G3 Tuition Assistance Eligible Program (Click for more information)

2025-2026 PNE Handbook

 

Program Statistics

  • Most graduates find jobs as LPNs and continue their education.
  • Former graduates have continued their education to become directors of nursing, nursing instructors, nurse practitioners, and flight nurses.

Salary Range

New workers start around $44,106. Normal pay is $55,486 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $67,754 (source: lightcast.com).

 

What Hours Would I Work?

Variety of work settings and hours.

Where Can I Live?

Nation wide job availability.

Faculty & Staff

Jackie Evans
Jackie Evans
(276) 744-4984
jevans@wcc.vccs.edu
Marie Thomas
Marie Thomas
(276) 744-4978
gthomas@wcc.vccs.edu
Rachel Porter
Rachel Porter
276-744-4985
aporter@wcc.vccs.edu