The Division of Nursing offers advanced placement for LPNs applying to obtain a bachelor's degree in nursing.  LPNs who successfully pass designated National League for Nursing standardized tests may receive up to 28 credits and advanced placement in the nursing curriculum.  Technology in the nursing program is integrated throughout the curriculum.  Therefore all nursing students participate in the computer technology program offered through the university.

LPNs taking the general education requirements at SU can complete the program in three years or seven semesters. Students who have already completed the general education requirements (with a grade of "C' or better) may transfer those courses and complete the program in four semesters of full-time study.  Students may also complete the program on a part-time basis.  At the time of completion of the program, students are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination for registered nurses and for entry level professional nurse positions.  This track is offered only at the Leesburg campus.

This track is held at Shenandoah University’s Northern Virginia Campus, which is located at 44160 Scholar Plaza, Suite 100, Leesburg, Virginia 20176.

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All students admitted to Nursing programs are required to complete the following prior to the start of classes:

• Submit evidence of specific immunizations as required by the Wilkins Wellness Center
• Submit proof of TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis)
• Submit proof of PPD (Tuberculosis) which is to be renewed annually.
• Submit Proof of Health Insurance.
• Submit evidence of generally good physically and mental health.
• Complete a criminal background check through OneSource
• Students should expect to submit to random drug testing required by clinical practice sites.
• Submit evidence of current Health Care Provider CPR certification  from the American Heart Association.
• Hold a current Virginia license to practice practical nursing.

• Successfully pass the National League for Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (NLNACE)     LPN-RN (scoring in the 50th percentile or above or making a decision score of 78 or better) to receive credit for the following courses:

• Students may only take the NLN ACE LPN-RN twice.  If unsuccessful following a second attempt, the student will be required to take HP 272 and all 100 and 200 level nursing courses.

• Optional: Students may choose to take the National League for Nursing (NLN) Pharmacology test (passing score in the 50th percentile or above) to receive credit for the following course:  HP283 Pharmacotherapy (3 credits).

• Students are responsible for all testing fees.

Students may transfer the following college level courses:

Nursing Requirements:

* Optional: Students with a minimum of two years relevant clinical experience who have passed the NLN ACE I may challenge up to two clinical courses (N210, N307, or N308) by passing the appropriate NLN test with a score in the 50th percentile or above (possibility of up to 9 credits)