Overview
The Licensed Practical Nursing program’s goal is to provide opportunities for learning, training, and application of knowledge as it relates to the nursing care of individuals, families, and communities in health and illness. The program is responsive to the emerging technologies in the field of healthcare and the changing health care needs of individuals, families and communities. Our goal is to prepare our graduates for successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses.
Terri Armentrout, BSN, RN
Program Director / Assistant Professor
Licensed Practical Nursing
Full-Time one year certificate program
Curriculum is divided into courses of study proceeding from the simple to the complex, including theory, college laboratory and clinical practice.
Fully accredited by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses
Employment of LPN’s is expected to grow by 16 percent through 2024.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities for a licensed practical nurse can be found in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, nursing care facilities, physician offices and in home care.
$44,090*
Median annual wage
*US Department of Labor
Course Catalog
To see a model schedule for this program, please see our academic catalog.
Admission
- Apply to Pierpont Community and Technical College for the term you want to begin the program and meet the general admission requirements or be a current student.
- First-time students should select “Health Sciences: Licensed Practical Nursing” as their educational goal on their application.
- Successful applicants must have a minimum score of 50 on the TEAS test (Test of Essential Academic Skill) within the last three years. Information on TEAS testing can be found here.
- Submit all required documents (High School or College Transcripts, TEAS score) to the Admission’s Office.
- Qualified students are accepted into the program until capacity is met.
*Students begin the program in the fall semester.
- Apply to Pierpont Community and Technical College for the term you want to begin the program and meet the general admission requirements or be a current student.
Program Requirements
- Students must pass a criminal background clearance check, meet health and immunization requirements, and drug testing.
- Students must be able to meet the essential functions of the program and classes, with or without accommodations.
- Students will need to provide their own transportation to assigned clinical sites.
Students must complete each course in the LPN program model schedule with a grade of “C” or higher and maintain an overall 2.0 GPA to remain in the program. Any classes accepted as substitutes for curricular classes also require a grade of “C” or higher. Failure to meet any of these requirements will result in dismissal from the program. Students who have been dismissed may reapply to the program and their credentials will be reevaluated.