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Practical Nursing

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The BCTC School of Practical Nursing held its second pinning ceremony and graduation on December 16, 2024. We are pleased to report that all of our graduates passed their LPN licensure exam.

Pictured: Front Row: Ashley Barker, Kayla Cox, Abigail Sampson, Rhonda Grantham

Back Row: Courtnay Mata, Morgan Collins, Lilly Norman

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At BCTC School of Practice Nursing, YOUR goal is OUR mission! Our second class graduated in December 2024 and we are pleased to announce that they achieved a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX-PN. Our third cohort is in progress and will graduate in December 2025. 

 

Applications are accepted through September of each year. Applicants must take the TEAS 7 in person at BCTC. A score of 60 or above is recommended. Applicants may take the exam up to 3 times to qualify for admission. The test will be given at the School of Practical Nursing campus on:

Friday, April 25 at 8:00 am

Friday, June 27 at 8:00 am

Friday, September 5 at 8:00 am 

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Nursing classes begin in January.  Students who complete the 48-week nursing program will graduate in December of the same year. Each course has an academic and clinical component. Students must complete 1,350 hours of academic course work and clinical training to qualify to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). The program concludes with a 150-hour comprehensive review course to prepare students to successfully pass the NCLEX-PN and become a licensed practical nurse.

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Fill out the application below or click here to download.

Boone Career and Technical Center School of Practical Nursing 
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Please complete the entire application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Demographic Information

Home or Cell?
Work or Cell?
Are you a US Citizen?
Are you a West Virginia Resident?

Education

Have you taken any college courses?

Please attach an official copy of your high school transcript, GED scores. Attach transcripts for any college courses you have completed.

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Post-secondary Education

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Employment

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References

List three (3) references from work supervisors, teachers, or community members. Avoid listing family members or personal friends as references.

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Have you previously attended any other program of practical nursing?
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime?

Each applicant for licensure as a practical nurse in West Virginia is subject to a criminal history records check. Each applicant shall furnish to the agency a full set of fingerprints for purposes of conducting this background check. Records are checked at the state and federal level. The WV LPN Board may refuse to admit any applicant to the licensure examination who has been convicted of a felony, has a substance use disorder, or has been disciplined for professional misconduct in providing patient care. (WV Legislative Code 10 CSR 2, 4.2). The applicant is responsible for all fees associated with this background check.

BCTC School of Practical Nursing will conduct drug and alcohol screenings during the admission physical and at random at the discretion of the clinical facility or school administration.

Please submit the following with your application:

  • Non-refundable $100 registration fee. (Credit Card in person or over the phone, Cash, or Check)

  • Official high school and college transcripts

  • Driver’s license or state identification card

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I give permission to Boone Career and Technical Center to make an investigation of my school and employment background, and hereby release from liability or responsibility all persons, places of business and municipalities supplying such information. I certify that all statements in this application are complete and true. I understand that any false information may be grounds for denial of admission or dismissal from the program.

Thank you! We’ll be in touch.

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