Admission Requirements

The course is open to any interested person who:

• is a resident of Pennsylvania

• is a high school graduate with a diploma from an accredited school or has a Pennsylvania G.E.D.

• is in good physical and mental health as evidenced by a physical and dental exams.

• manifests ability to learn as indicated by a preadmission test, references and transcripts

Admission Procedure

To request an application in person:

Office hours:	8:15 AM to 3:00 PM
Phone:	570-346-8728
Written request:	3201 Rockwell Ave.
	Scranton, PA 18508
FAX:	570-346-7306

Applications

    Classes are admitted in March and December of even years and September of odd years. Applications forms will be sent on request. An aptitude test will be scheduled after the completed application form is returned with the testing fee. Meetings are scheduled after test results, transcripts and references are on file. It is suggested that interested applicants apply 9 to 12 months in advance of the calls they wish to enter.

    Practical nursing is one of the most rewarding careers open to people Employment opportunities exist in health care institutions and agencies, in clinics, in doctors offices, industry, and in home health. 100% of graduates surveyed a year after graduation were employed.

Program of Study

    The Practical Nursing Program is a 52-week course of study extended over 15 months, on a 5 days a week basis (Monday-Friday). Appx. 40% of the time is spent the classroom and 60% in the clinical experience. Supervised concurrent or sequential clinical experience is given at Community Medical Center, Moses Taylor Hospital and Mountain View Care Center. Students are under the supervision and guidance of Career Technology Center Practical Nursing Program.

• Level 1...............................................................................13 Weeks

• Level 2...............................................................................13 Weeks

• Level 3...............................................................................13 Weeks

• Level 4...............................................................................13 Weeks

Approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing

Accredited by the
National League for Nursing A.C.

3343 Peachtree Road NE
Suite 500
Atlanta, GA 30326
PH (404) 975-5000
FAX (404) 975-5020
http://www.nlnac.org/

LPN Program at CTC Lackawanna
Phone: (570) 346-8728