Thank you for your interest in joining our esteemed nursing program. As you embark on this journey, it's important to recognize that becoming a nurse carries significant responsibilities. This application is your first step in demonstrating your commitment to the profession and your readiness to embrace the duties that come with it.
Nursing requires a high level of dedication, professionalism, and ethical standards. As a nurse, you will be responsible for the well-being and care of your patients, making it crucial to uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability. By applying to this program, you are taking the initial step in learning to be responsible, not only to yourself but the the patients and communities you will serve
High school Practical Nursing student applicants must be a at least a Junior in high school to apply.
Part of being a great nurse is the ability to follow instructions in a timely manner. The following is a checklist of information that you are responsible for submitting before the deadline of DECEMBER 4TH for consideration for admission to our nursing program. No late information will be accepted and your application will be rejected.
Administrator office hours - Mon 8-12
Wed 11-3
Fri 8-12
CHECKLIST OF ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements MUST be met completely in order to move forward in the application process.
Mail or email all of these to freda.spencer@bedford.k12.va.us or drop them off at Susie G Gibson Science and Technology Center, 600 Edmund Street, Bedford, VA 24523.
* Completed online application (I will print this an begin a file for you)
* 3 references mailed to: Susie G Gibson Science and Technology Center
Attention: Freda Spencer
600 Edmund Street, Bedford, VA 24523
* Proof of High School Education - one of the following
High School Transcripts OR
Official evidence of GED score
* Proof of US Citizenship or legal immigrant status:
Government issued ID/immigration documents
* Completed current Physical form signed by a physician, PA or NP (this can also be your sports physical)
* Documentation of Vaccinations:
Hepatitis B (3 vaccinations or a titer level proving immunity)
MMR ( 2 vaccinations or a titer level proving immunity)
Varicella (2 vaccinations or a titer level proving immunity)
Tdap
Tuberculin two step skin test is required within six months prior to clinical rotations. The Quantiferon TB Gold will also be accepted.
Equal educational opportunities shall be available for all students, without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, ancestry, or marital or parental status. Educational programs shall be designed to meet the varying needs of all students. No student, on the basis of sex or gender, shall be denied equal access to programs, activities, services, or benefits or be limited in the exercise of any right, privilege or advantage or be denied equal access to educational and extracurricular programs and activities. To view a current list of compliance officers and how they can be reached, visit the Bedford County Public Schools website at
http://www.bedford.k12.va.us.