PROGRAM LENGTH
The Practical Nursing Program provides approximately 1540 clock hours of instruction over a twelve (12) month period. Vacation and holiday time are scheduled into the instructional year. Two classes are admitted per year - one class in March and one class in September. Classes are scheduled for daytime hours, weekdays, usually 8 AM through 3 PM. Clinical day hours vary – usually 6:30 AM – 4 PM.
PROGRAM ACCREDITATION AND APPROVAL
The Practical Nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
Address: 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: (404) 975-5000
Website: www.nlnac.org
The program is approved by the Department of Education and the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Address: P.O. Box 2649, Harrisburg PA 17105
Phone: (717) 783-7142
Website: www.dos.state.pa.us/nursing
Clinical Information
Students will participate in clinical practice at Brookline Manor Retirement Village, Valley View Retirement Community, Geisinger Lewistown Hospital and several other community sites in Mifflin and Juniata Counties. Click here to read more...