Convenient 18-month Certificate

Nursing is one of the most in-demand careers in the country!

Right now, area healthcare facilities are offering sign-on bonuses, tuition reimbursement and more to fill the critical need for these skilled professionals. In just 18 months, you can earn your Practical Nursing certificate from globally respected Penn State University, while preparing to test for licensure (required by many states to practice nursing).

The program is delivered part-time in the evenings and on weekends to make it easy to work and/or care for kids while reaching your goals.

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Highlights:

• High-quality non-credit certificate program

• Prepares students to work as a nurse and sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) -- the test required by states to work in the field.
• Complete part-time in 18 months:

• Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.
• Alternate weekends, both Saturday and Sunday, from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Alternate remote assignments may be possible to meet required hours for program

Acceptance into the program is based on TEAS exam score, personal essay, letters of professional reference and interview. High school transcripts and college credits earned may enhance academic capacity scores.

Click on your local campus to take the first step towards your nursing career!