Program Overview
Practical Nursing Program
The CTCLC Practical Nursing Program:
- Established in 1967 under the Manpower Development Training Act and was approved by the Veterans Administration in 1968.
- Prepares students to perform select nursing duties in care of the sick, promotion of health, and prevention of illness under the supervision of a licensed physician and of a registered nurse.
- Sponsored by the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County (CTCLC).
- Approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
- Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
- Prepares and provides eligibility for graduates to take the Pennsylvania State Board licensing examination for Practical Nursing.
Financial Assistance:
- Information on financial aid resources is available by calling (570) 346-8728 or emailing smorgan@ctclc.edu
- Students may be eligible for Financial Aid through PELL and SEOG grants, federal loans, scholarships and/or Veterans benefits.
Admission Requirements
The course is open to any interested person who:
- Must be a resident of Pennsylvania
- High school graduate with a diploma and official high school transcript(s) from an accredited school.
- Pennsylvania G.E.D
- Out of state G.E.D results and foreign language transcripts must be approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education at the applicant's expense.
- Potential students may contact World Education Services (Credential Verification) http://www.wes.org/
- Potential students with English as a second language may be required to take the TOEFL examination
- Demonstrates ability to learn as indicated by a pre-admission test, two positive references and official transcripts
- Satisfactory results of the information session
- Admission Committee review and recommendation for acceptance
In addition, once accepted, participation in the program is contingent on the receipt of the following:
- Act 34 Child Abuse Clearance
- Act 151 State Police Clearance
- FBI clearances
- Free from prohibitive offenses and are accepted by the governing institution and clinical sites.
- Proof of physical and mental health as evidenced by:
- Physical examination
- Physician verification of ability to perform essential functions of Practical Nurse
- Completed immunizations and/or titers
- Negative 10 panel drug screening
- Physical examination
Admission Procedure
The fillable application is located in the top tab of this site. Please complete the application in full and submit to pn-enrollment@ctclc.edu.
Requests for paper applications and information may be made in person, by email request, or by telephone.
Office hours: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Phone: (570) 346-8728
Written request:
3201 Rockwell Avenue, Scranton, PA 18508
Fax: (570) 346-7306
Email: pn-enrollment@ctclc.edu or molivetti@ctclc.edu
Program of Study
The CTCLC Practical Nursing Program is a 52-week course of study extended over 15 months. Students attend a 5-day week (Monday-Friday) schedule. CTCLC Practical Nursing is PA State Board Approved, offering 1500 hours of clinical and classroom experience combined.
Students are guided under the supervision and guidance of the Career Technology Center Practical Nursing Program and its instructors, attending supervised clinical experiences at:
- Abington Manor Skilled Nursing Facility
- Allied Services
- Aveanna Daycare for Medically Fragile Children
- Aveanna Home Health
- Elan Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
- Geisinger Community Medical Center
- Lehigh Valley Health Network
- Regional and Moses Taylor Hospitals
- St. Joseph’s Center
- The Wright Center
- Wayne Memorial Hospital
Applications
New Classes are admitted in March and November/December of even years and August of odd years.
Application forms will be sent on request and are available on this website.
An entrance examination will be scheduled after registration on the online Kaplan testing site.
Information sessions are held following the exam to review results, transcripts and references.
It is suggested that interested applicants apply at least 3–6 months in advance of the class they wish to enter.
100% of graduates surveyed a year after graduation were employed in acute and chronic health care institutions and agencies, clinics, physician's offices, industry, prisons, Urgent Care facilities, and home health agencies.
100% of graduates surveyed a year after graduation were employed in acute and chronic health care institutions and agencies, clinics, physician's offices, industry, prisons, Urgent Care facilities, and home health agencies.
CTCLC Practical Nursing Schedule*
Level 1...............................................................................13 Weeks
Life Sciences
Nursing Skills I
Personal and Vocational Relationships I
Personal and Community Health
Level 2...............................................................................13 Weeks
Nutrition
Nursing Skills II
Medical-Surgical Nursing I
Level 1...............................................................................13 Weeks
Life Sciences
Nursing Skills I
Personal and Vocational Relationships I
Personal and Community Health
Level 2...............................................................................13 Weeks
Nutrition
Nursing Skills II
Medical-Surgical Nursing I
An Integrated Pharmacology Course begins and continues through Level 4
Level 3...............................................................................13 Weeks
Nursing in the Family Life Cycle I
Medical-Surgical Nursing II
Nursing Skills III
Disorders of Psychosocial Adaptation
Level 4...............................................................................13 Weeks
Nursing in the Family Life Cycle II
Medical-Surgical Nursing III
Personal and Vocational Relationships II
*Approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
The Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County Practical Nursing Program at the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County in Scranton, Pennsylvania
The Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County Practical Nursing Program at the Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County is accredited by
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: (404) 975-5000
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: (404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the practical nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County Practical Nursing Program
Phone: (570) 346-8728
Fax: (570) 346-7306
The Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County, PA will not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting The Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County, 3201 Rockwell Ave., Scranton, Pennsylvania 18508. The opportunity to prepare for Practical Nursing is available to any person that meets the objectives of the program, without regard to age, race, color, creed, gender, or functional challenge.