Become a Licensed Practical Nurse in Just One Year
When you enroll in the full-time Practical Nursing program, you'll be on your way to a fulfilling career in just one year. With skilled faculty, hands-on state-of-the-art learning labs, 1,536 hours of instruction, and access to Penn College student services, you'll be confident and ready to take the practical nursing licensing exam (NCLEX-PN). If you want to advance your career, we have pathways to get you there. You'll be ready to work in hospitals, physicians' offices and clinics, nursing homes, home healthcare agencies, and assisted living facilities, to name a few. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
Apply Now for Spring 2026
Classes Offered in Wellsboro and Williamsport
Beginning in Spring 2026, we will offer full-time programs at Penn College Main Campus in Williamsport and Penn College at Wellsboro. Click the link below to apply. For more information, call 570.327.4775 or email wdhealthsciences@pct.edu.
Enrollment Requirements
To be considered for enrollment in the program, you need:
- A high school diploma or GED – Recommended high school subjects include three years of science and four years of English, social studies, and math (including algebra). Must be official, either in a sealed envelope or emailed directly from school to wdhealthsciences@pct.edu
- A completed admission application
- Satisfactory performance on the pre-entrance assessment exam (TEAS)
- Two letters of character reference with the writer's name, address, and telephone number
- FBI, state police, and child abuse clearances, clear of prohibitive offenses (in compliance with clinical facilities) and current through the entire program - Do Not Apply before Orientation
- An interview with the program Director/Instructional Specialist
- Complete health screenings that are required by the program (placement in the program is conditional until health requirements are met)
- Negative drug test - Administered by PCT Health Services
TEAS Entry Exams - Proctored In-person in Wellsboro & Williamsport
We make it convenient for our students by offering the TEAS entrance exam in person at both our Wellsboro and Williamsport campuses. For entry to the program, either a TEAS exam score of 55% or higher in 2 of the 4 subjects or an SAT with a score of 930 or higher (less than 1 year old) is required. Search by state (PA) and ZIP (16901 Wellsboro) or (17701 Williamsport).
Upcoming Wellsboro In-Person TEAS Testing Dates:
- January 16, 2026 @ 12:00PM
- February 6, 2026 @ 12:00PM
- March 6, 2026 @ 12:00PM
- March 20, 2026 @ 12:00PM
Upcoming Williamsport In-Person TEAS Testing Dates:
- January 21, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
- February 18, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
- March 11, 2026 @ 9:00AM
- March 25, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
Advanced registration is required at www.ATItesting.com .
2026 Program Costs
Cost: $19,700 (includes textbooks)
Housing is not available.
Additional Expenses: Participants are responsible for uniforms, health exams and immunizations, liability insurance, supplies, travel expenses, background checks, and personal costs. Laptop computers are required for all students.
All fees are subject to change. For more information, email wdhealthsciences@pct.edu or call 570.327.4775.
Scholastic Requirements & Curriculum
The Practical Nursing program encompasses 1,536 hours of instruction combining classroom, laboratory, simulation practice, and live clinical experiences. Classroom instruction will be led in person from Wellsboro and streamed live via Zoom for students attending class at the Main Campus. Clinicals will be led by a clinical instructor, in-person at either site. Some weekend time may be required in place of another clinical day. Clinical experiences take place at various acute and long-term care facilities, as well as other specialty healthcare offices.
Level I: 512 Hours
- LPN 100 – Medical Terminology Survey
- LPN 115 – Anatomy and Physiology I
- LPN 201 – Fundamentals of Practical Nursing
Level II: 512 Hours
- LPN 125 – Anatomy and Physiology II
- Incorporated with LPN 202
- LPN 202 – Nursing Care of the Adult and Child I
Level III: 512 Hours
- LPN 203 – Nursing Care of the Adult and Child II
Grades of 78% or better in all classes and satisfactory performance in the clinical/lab area are required to successfully complete program requirements. Attendance for 1,512 hours is mandatory to meet graduation requirements.
Contact Information
For more program information, download the brochure, email wdhealthsciences@pct.edu, or call 570.327.4775.
Penn College Workforce Development
22 Walnut Street
Wellsboro, PA 16901
Program approval by:
PA State Board of Nursing
P.O. Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 16105
Visit www.pa-pna.org to see what's happening in practical nursing education in Pennsylvania.