SPECIAL PROGRAM STATEMENT: The VCCS is adopting a new statewide common curriculum for practical nursing. The current practical nursing program of courses and sequence will not be offered in future academic years. Students who do not complete the program in the current sequence by the end of the spring 2027 may have to reapply to the program and begin the new VCCS statewide common curriculum from the beginning.
Please read the information packet and admissions procedures documents located on this webpage.
The webpage is under revision.
PN special application cycle applicants: In order to fulfill the requirements of the application process; the following documents are necessary, and your complete application packet must be hand delivered to the Nursing and Allied Health Building located at 1000 Armory Drive, VA on/before the application deadline of June 1, 2026.
1. Official transcripts from high school or GED scores, colleges, and other higher education facilities
2. Copy of GED or High School diploma in addition to the official transcripts
3. Evidence of U.S. citizenship or authorization to reside in the United States
4. Current CPR Certification, BLS for Healthcare Providers
5. Hard copy of this application to include in your complete application packet that you will hand deliver Ms. Griffin before the application deadline:
6. Proof of viewing the Mandatory Advising Video presentation. (Admit One Ticket with quiz)
7. Copy of professional license if applicable, (CNA)
8. Passing Nursing Entrance Exam transcripts (Scores)
9. Copy of your clear background check in Viewpoint
10. Completed application check list
If required documents are not submitted by the application deadline, then the application will not be considered for review.
Camp's Nursing Faculty will be hosting the advising sessions
Transition Program
RN, Traditional Program
Practical Nursing Program
General Nursing Information Session
Your questions are welcome!
Please be prompt; you will receive you Admit one ticket if you remain for the entire 1-hour long session.
Event location:
Nursing & Allied Health Building
1000 Armory Drive
Franklin, Virginia
Room 312/314
Nursing Applicants, the information sessions are a mandatory part of the admissions process!
The Certificate in Practical Nursing Program is for students who aspire to become licensed practical nurses and requires three semesters of study.
The Practical Nursing-Practical Nursing Program at Camp starts in the Fall.
Those students who pass the required test from the Virginia Board of Nursing are then referred to as LPN-Licensed Practical Nurses.
Faculty Roster
For more information, email
Mrs. Laurel Pope, MSN, RN, Practical Nursing Lead Faculty: lpope@pdc.edu, or
Mrs. Carol Griffin, Administrative Assistant: cgriffin@pdc.edu.
This program is not Nationally Accredited
Paul D. Camp is granted Full Approval to operate a Practical Nursing Education Program by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
Nursing Student Handbook 2025 - 2026
Admissions Procedures - Practical Nursing Program
Practical Nursing Curriculum Map 2021-2022
PNE Curriculum Mapped by Courses