Lenape Practical Nursing offers full time and part time programs of study to enable successful applicants to pursue a practical nursing education.

Lenape Technical School currently offers the Practical Nursing Program at two sites; Ford City (main site) and New Castle (secondary site). Both, Ford City and New Castle offer the full-time program of study. The part-time program is available at the Ford City location only.

The Practical Nursing Program is a 1554 clock hour, four level program to prepare graduates to enter the field of nursing in an entry level position. After completion o fthe program, the graduate is eligible to take the Practical Nursing Licensing Exam (NCLEX-PN).

Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.

Specific course curriculum and program policies can be found in the Student Handbook.

The student is responsible for personal living accommodations and transportation.

Practical nurses are employed in a variety of health care settings. This includes physician offices, schools, hospitals, home health agencies, long-term care and outpatient facilities. Nurses at all levels continue to be in demand. *"Employment of Licensed Practical Nurse ... is expected to grow 25 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations." *Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

 

Supply and Demand Projections of the Nursing Workforce: 2014-2030

 

 National League for Nursing
A Vision for Recognition of the Role of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses in Advancing the Nation's Health (September 2014)

 Center for Workforce Information & Analysis
 Licensed Practical Nurse Model Regional Shortage

Bureau of Health Planning Division of Plan Development
2014 Pulse of Pennsylvania's Licensed Practical Nurse Workforce