Practical nursing (LPN) training ยท Virginia Beach, VA
LPN Programs in Virginia Beach, VA
LPN programs in Virginia Beach include public school, community college and private college options, with more choices across Hampton Roads. Compare practical nursing classes, clinical schedules and published costs, then check Board approval before you apply for training and the NCLEX-PN.
Community college lengthTCC: 3 semesters, 45 credits
Private college exampleBryant & Stratton: approximately 12 months
Public adult program costVirginia Beach School of Practical Nursing: $7,500 total, subject to change
Licensing examNCLEX-PN, plus Virginia Board of Nursing application
Practical nursing programs around Virginia Beach
The Board's approved-program list includes these local practical nursing campuses. Compare the school-published details below, then ask about the next intake; blank fields mean no figure was verified.
11 local programs listed
School
Program
Credential
Length
Schedule
Cost
Virginia Beach School of Practical NursingVirginia Beach, VA
At the Technical & Career Education Center, 2925 North Landing Road. Adults must have Virginia residency, with an exception for military dependents of active-duty personnel.
Face-to-face; year one Mon-Fri, 7:35-10:10 a.m. or 11:05 a.m.-1:40 p.m.; year two classes 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and two clinical days of 8-12 hours, subject to change
Adults: $7,500 all-inclusive program total, subject to change
Tidewater Community CollegeVirginia Beach, VA
School lists Initial Approval by the Virginia Board of Nursing. Advising session and ATI TEAS required.
School lists initial Board approval and candidacy with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), effective April 14, 2025, expiring April 14, 2027.
Day only; Level I weekdays 7:40-10:10 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m.; Level II weekdays 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
$9,000 tuition ($4,400 first semester; $4,600 second semester)
Fortis CollegeNorfolk, VA
School reports conditional Board approval and an Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) Continued Program Specific Warning, with a proposed teach-out plan that may take effect at ABHES direction. Read campus disclosures. Clinical shifts may include nights, weekends and holidays.
Weekdays: classes 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; clinicals 6:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., varies by site
2025-2026 tuition: $5,000 for Practical Nursing I & II; $5,000 for Practical Nursing III
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeSuffolk, VA
The Board lists the Suffolk campus; the school directs nursing applications to 1000 Armory Drive, Franklin. Confirm class locations and the next application cycle. The school says students who do not finish the current sequence by spring 2027 may have to reapply and restart under a new curriculum. Read its program notice and application packet.
Riverside College of Health SciencesNewport News, VA
School lists Virginia Board approval and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) program accreditation. Its webpage gives conflicting lengths; this row uses the 2026-2027 catalog. The January 11, 2027 intake had an August 20, 2026 application deadline. Later starts are July 6, 2027 (evening/weekend) and August 23, 2027 (day). See tuition and fees.
Full-time day or evening/weekend; occasional hours outside those schedules
$16,000 core program tuition; $1,950 post-enrollment fees
Virginia Beach campuses first, then nearby cities. Details come from each school's website; costs and start dates change, so confirm with the school.
LPN schools near Virginia Beach: campus details
Virginia Beach School of Practical Nursing Virginia Beach, VA
The Virginia Beach practical nursing program combines classroom instruction, skills labs and hospital experiences across an 18-month course of study.
Program
Licensed Practical Nursing
Credential
Certificate
Length
18 months
Schedule
Face-to-face; year one Mon-Fri, 7:35-10:10 a.m. or 11:05 a.m.-1:40 p.m.; year two classes 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and two clinical days of 8-12 hours, subject to change
Published cost
Adults: $7,500 all-inclusive program total, subject to change
Chesapeake School of Practical Nursing Chesapeake, VA
The Chesapeake practical nursing curriculum covers gerontology, pharmacology, mental health nursing, pediatrics and maternity care across three levels.
Program
Practical Nursing
Credential
Certificate
Length
10 months (September-June)
Schedule
Weekdays: classes 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; clinicals 6:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., varies by site
Published cost
2025-2026 tuition: $5,000 for Practical Nursing I & II; $5,000 for Practical Nursing III
Address
369 South Battlefield Boulevard, Chesapeake, VA 23322
Requirements differ by program. TCC requires an advising session, transcripts and the ATI TEAS; Central also lists references and an interview. Check the TCC admissions checklist or Central's adult requirements.
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Finish classroom and clinical training
Complete the school's nursing curriculum and graduation requirements. Virginia requires the school to send an official transcript or acceptable graduation attestation when you apply for examination; see licensure-by-exam rules.
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Apply and complete background screening
Submit the online LPN application and required fee to the Board. Applicants need a fingerprint-based criminal background check, as explained in the LPN application wizard.
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Register for the NCLEX-PN
The Board directs you to register with Pearson VUE immediately after applying for licensure to avoid delays with Authorization to Test. Follow the Board's examination instructions and pass the NCLEX-PN to meet the exam requirement.
LPN jobs and pay in Hampton Roads
In May 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated 3,410 jobs for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses (SOC 29-2061) in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area. The median wage was $30.95 an hour or $64,370 a year. Check the BLS metro OEWS table for the published figures. BLS defines these wages as pay before taxes, excluding overtime and shift differentials. When you compare nursing positions, ask employers about base pay, shift premiums, benefits and weekly hours. Weigh those details alongside tuition and clinical travel costs when you plan your training budget.
Published LPN tuition and ways to pay
Central School of Practical Nursing lists $9,000 tuition. Riverside publishes $16,000 core tuition, plus separate fees. Fortis Norfolk's fee table gives $25,830 tuition and $29,372 total listed cost. Ask for the same items in each quote, including books, uniforms, screening and exam fees.
Central says adults who meet income rules may receive Pell Grants or tuition vouchers. TCC accepts the FAFSA for federal aid consideration. Its G3 list includes practical nursing; eligible Virginia residents can receive help with tuition, fees and books after other aid applies.
TCC's military benefits office explains GI Bill benefits and MyCAA for eligible spouses. Have staff review your exact program and education plan before you count on either benefit.
The published options use different calendars. TCC lists three semesters, ECPI lists 15 months, and the Virginia Beach School of Practical Nursing lists 18 months. Before choosing a nursing school in Virginia Beach, ask what prerequisites and the wait for a seat may add. Check whether breaks and clinical rotations fall within the stated length.
Can I take practical nursing classes online?
Check both the course format and the clinical schedule. The Virginia Beach School of Practical Nursing says all instruction is face-to-face. Fortis Norfolk's campus page describes hybrid delivery. Its catalog says clinical shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Ask where you must attend labs and patient-care training.
Does completing a nursing program give me an LPN license?
Graduation is one part of the process. You must apply to the Board, meet its documentation and background-check requirements, and pass the NCLEX-PN examination. The Board reviews eligibility for licensure. Read Virginia's licensure-by-examination regulation before planning your first nursing job, especially if you have questions about your application history.
Where can I check practical nursing exam pass rates?
The Board's testing page links current-year reports and five-year spreadsheets. Its January-September 2026 NCLEX-PN report shows 69 passes among 74 first-time candidates for ECPI Virginia Beach, or 93.24%. Match the campus and reporting period. A partial-year result should be read alongside earlier years and the number of people tested.
Are public LPN programs open to adults?
Yes. The Virginia Beach program accepts adults with Virginia residency and lists an exception for military dependents of active-duty personnel. Central School of Practical Nursing also publishes adult admission requirements. Each school sets its own application process. Ask about the next adult intake, required entrance testing and whether the daytime schedule fits your work commitments.