Practical nursing information sessions set for Northern Tier
Published 06.03.2020
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Penn College at Wellsboro
Workforce Development
Excellent career opportunities for licensed practical nurses exist in area hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, personal care facilities and human service organizations.
Penn College at Wellsboro’s Practical Nursing Program will host two information sessions for those interested in nursing as a career. The sessions will be held at 5:30 p.m. Mondays, June 15 and 22. Limited seating will be available in the nursing classroom at Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Wellsboro campus, 22 Walnut St.; the site also offers videoconferencing capability.
Lauren M. Scheetz, coordinator of the program, will discuss admission requirements; application, tuition and financial aid processes; licensure; and job opportunities for graduates. There will be an opportunity to ask questions following the presentation.
The next practical nursing class is scheduled to begin in September 2020; graduation will be in September 2021.
Prior to taking the Test of Essential Academic Skills, all application material must be submitted. TEAS dates have been established for June 8, 16 and 23, and July 10.
Completed applications and pre-entrance requirements must be submitted by Aug. 17 to be considered for admission to the September class.
Classes for the 12-month, full-time practical nursing program are held at Penn College’s Wellsboro Campus, with clinical experiences at Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital, the Green Home, and Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center, as well as other local facilities.
The practical nursing program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Those who successfully complete the program will be prepared to take the National Council Licensure Exam for licensure as an LPN. Educational opportunities for advancement to registered nurse are available.
This is a clock-hour program, eligible for Pell grants and Stafford loans, designed specifically by Workforce Development at Penn College in Williamsport.
To register or obtain more detailed information, call 570-724-7703, email or visit the Penn College at Wellsboro website.
For more about the college, a national leader in applied technology education, email the Admissions Office or call toll-free 800-367-9222.
Penn College at Wellsboro’s Practical Nursing Program will host two information sessions for those interested in nursing as a career. The sessions will be held at 5:30 p.m. Mondays, June 15 and 22. Limited seating will be available in the nursing classroom at Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Wellsboro campus, 22 Walnut St.; the site also offers videoconferencing capability.
Lauren M. Scheetz, coordinator of the program, will discuss admission requirements; application, tuition and financial aid processes; licensure; and job opportunities for graduates. There will be an opportunity to ask questions following the presentation.The next practical nursing class is scheduled to begin in September 2020; graduation will be in September 2021.
Prior to taking the Test of Essential Academic Skills, all application material must be submitted. TEAS dates have been established for June 8, 16 and 23, and July 10.
Completed applications and pre-entrance requirements must be submitted by Aug. 17 to be considered for admission to the September class.
Classes for the 12-month, full-time practical nursing program are held at Penn College’s Wellsboro Campus, with clinical experiences at Soldiers + Sailors Memorial Hospital, the Green Home, and Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center, as well as other local facilities.
The practical nursing program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Those who successfully complete the program will be prepared to take the National Council Licensure Exam for licensure as an LPN. Educational opportunities for advancement to registered nurse are available.
This is a clock-hour program, eligible for Pell grants and Stafford loans, designed specifically by Workforce Development at Penn College in Williamsport.
To register or obtain more detailed information, call 570-724-7703, email or visit the Penn College at Wellsboro website.
For more about the college, a national leader in applied technology education, email the Admissions Office or call toll-free 800-367-9222.