Licensed Practical Nursing

• Virginia Board of Nursing
  Perimeter Center
  9960 Maryland Drive, Suite 300
  Henrico, VA 23233-1463
  Phone: (804) 367-4515
  🔗 dhp.virginia.gov/Boards/Nursing
  Approval valid through April 2031
• State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV)
  James Monroe Building
  101 N. 14th Street, 9th Floor
  Richmond, VA 23219
  Phone: (804) 225-2600
  🔗 schev.edu
• Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
  3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
  Atlanta, GA 30326
  Phone: (470) 388-9826
  🔗 www.acenursing.org
  Accreditation valid through Fall 2029

• VBSPN Program Outcomes

Licensure in Virginia

Virginia Beach School of Practical Nursing only accepts applicants who are residents of Virginia (allows an exception for military dependents). VBSPN meets all Virginia Board of Nursing curriculum requirements, including a minimum of 400 direct patient care hours. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination – Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN) for licensure in Virginia.

State Authorization and Professional Licensure Policy

The purpose of a Student Attestation is to ensure compliance with Federal regulations 34 CFR § 668.43 which relates to a student’s ability to enroll in professional licensure preparation programs.

Licensure requirements vary by state and territory. VBSPN has not determined if its curriculum meets requirements outside of Virginia. Currently, 43 jurisdictions (including VA) are part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), meaning a nurse who lives in a compact state can apply for a multistate license if they meet the licensure requirements (i.e. criminal background check, valid social security number, etc). The following jurisdictions are either pending, partial or awaiting implementation: AK, CT, HI, IL, MI, MN, NY, NV, RI, Washington DC, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. At this time, American Samoa, California, and the Northern Mariana Islands, have elected not to participate in NLC.

If an applicant or a currently enrolled student is either a military dependent whose legal residence is not in VA or a Virginia Resident who intends to apply for employment in a different state after graduation should request a Student Attestation Form from the School of Nursing Office or download the form here:
🔗 Student Attestation Form for Military Dependents not residents of VA
🔗 Student Attestation Form for Virginia Residents

Additionally, applicants/students should contact the state board of nursing of interest for the most up-to-date information:
🔗 NCSBN State BON Directory
🔗 Nurse Licensure Compact Information

Additional Requirements for Licensure

Completion of the VBSPN program does not guarantee licensure. Students must also:

• Pass the NCLEX-PN exam
• Complete a criminal background check
• Complete a drug screening

• Chesapeake Regional Medical Center
• Sentara Southside Hospitals & Medical Groups
• Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters
• Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital
• Our Lady of Perpetual Help
• Saber Autumn Care of Chesapeake
• St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children

• Adult Applicant Requirements
• Adult Application Form Fall 2026
• High School Applicant Requirements
• Gainful Employment Disclosure
• Physical Requirements
• Program Catalog
• * Student Handbook
• Transcript Request Form

* Hard copy available upon request.

Bonnie Flora, Financial Aid Advisor
Adult Learning Center
5100 Cleveland Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
757-648-6052
Bonnie.Flora@vbschools.com

• Net Price Calculator
• Cost of Attendance 2025-26 Academic Year
• Example of PN I-II Student College Financing Plan SY 2025-26
• Example of PN III New Adult College Financing Plan SY 2025-26
• Example of PN III Re-entry College Financing Plan SY 2025-26
• Example of PN III Year 2 College Financing Plan SY 2025-26

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Virginia Beach School of Practical Nursing publishes an Annual Security Report each year.

The Annual Security Report contains important information, including:

• Campus security policies and procedures
• Emergency response and evacuation procedures
• Information on crime prevention, safety awareness, and drug/alcohol policies
• Policies regarding reporting crimes and incidents
• Contact information for campus security and local law enforcement
• Statistics for the previous three years on reported campus crimes

Current Reports

• Security and Emergency Management
• Virginia Beach Community Resources
• 5-Year VBSPN Crime Statistics
• 10-Year VBSPN Crime Statistics
• 2024 VBSPN Crime Report Statement