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West Virginia Junior College was established in 1892 in Charleston, West Virginia. WVJC expanded its program offerings, student services, and employer services to Monongalia in 1922 and Harrison counties in 2002, establishing campuses in Morgantown, WV, and Bridgeport, WV.

WVJC has continued to remain on the cutting edge of education to ensure that students have academic options that meet the demands of an ever-changing, technologically-driven employment market. During these past several years, in addition to our other in-demand programs, WVJC has developed residential Nursing and hybrid online Nursing programs to help students take advantage of the growing healthcare field.

1 Campus

1 Program

Practical Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)* are versatile caregivers that provide routine care for sick and injured patients. Licensed Practical Nurses work in conjunction with other healthcare professionals adhering to care plans for patients, and typically have the following skills:

Conduct physical assessments
Administer medications
Care for wounds
Perform IV therapy
Process medical records
Monitor vital signs
Collect medical specimens
Perform routine lab tests
Monitor medical equipment
Perform phlebotomy and administer injections
Assist patients with daily activities
Evaluate patient’s emotional and spiritual status

In addition to your practical nurse training, this program also prepares you for phlebotomy, IV therapy, and EKG certifications. These professional certifications should boost employment opportunities with cardiologists, medical labs, and hospitals.

*Passing the NCLEX-PN exam is required to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Available at these locations

Bridgeport, WV

176 Thompson Dr.

Bridgeport, WV 26330