Practical nursing information sessions set for Northern Tier

Licensed practical nurses have fulfilling career opportunities available to them in area hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, personal career facilities and human services organizations.

Penn College at Wellsboro’s Practical Nursing Program will host two open houses with information sessions: Thursday, Feb. 29, and Thursday, March 21. The 6:30 p.m. events will be held at Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Wellsboro campus, 22 Walnut St. The sessions will also be connected to the Potter County Education Council through Zoom.

Lauren M. Scheetz, assistant director of the program, will share a range of information about admission requirements; application, tuition and financial aid processes; licensure; and job opportunities for graduates. There will be ample opportunity to ask questions following the presentation.

The next full-time practical nursing class begins on March 12, 2024, with a graduation date of March 12, 2025. There will also be a full-time class starting in September of 2024.

A minimum passing score on the Test of Essential Academic Skills is required for entry into the program. Before taking the TEAS, an application must be submitted to the Wellsboro office.

Classes for the practical nursing program are held at Penn College’s Wellsboro campus, with clinical experiences at UPMC Wellsboro, The Green Home, and Broad Acres Health and Rehabilitation Center, among other local facilities. Potter County students in the full-time class join from the Education Council in Coudersport, with clinical experiences at UPMC Cole and Sweden Valley Manor.

The practical nursing program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. Those who complete the program will be prepared to take the National Council Licensure Exam for licensure as an LPN. Educational opportunities to advance to registered nurse licensure are available.

This is a clock-hour program, designed specifically by Workforce Development at Penn College in Williamsport. Among financial aid options, students are potentially eligible for Federal Pell Grants, Federal Direct Loans and PA Targeted Industry Program (PA-TIP) awards.

For more information or to register, call 570-724-7703, email Penn College at Wellsboro or visit the website.

For more about Penn College, a national leader in applied technology education and workforce development, email the Admissions Office or call toll-free 800-367-9222.