Practical Nursing
Freda Lawson MSN, Health Programs and PN Coordinator
Two Start Dates: January (Daytime) and July (Evening)
Successful completion of this 11-month full-time program meets the Ohio Board of Nursing requirements for eligibility for NCLEX-PN testing and licensure. Students interested in the Practical Nursing program are encouraged to begin the pre-entrance testing and application process early. Some classes have considerable on-line content. Access to a computer and high-speed internet is required.
Pre-entrance examination is required to obtain an admissions packet to enter the program in January, 2013.
Admissions Process
1. Pass pre-entrance test (scores are valid for three years).
2. Obtain & complete admissions packet.
3. Return completed packet to the Adult Education Office prior to
October 19, 2012.
Pre-Entrace Examination (WorkKeys Test)
MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED TO TAKE THIS TEST.
Students must pass all sections of the pre-entrance test (this test is called WorkKeys) to receive an admissions packet for the Practical Nursing program. $15 per section - $45 for all three.
There are three sections: Reading for Information, Applied Mathematics, and Locating Information.
Minimum Required Scores for Practical Nursing
Reading: Level 5
Applied Math: Level 5
Locating Info: Level 4
Evening WorkKeys Test Dates:
Aug. 7, 2012 Aug. 15, 2012
Sept. 4, 2012 Sept. 19, 2012
Oct. 2, 2012 Oct. 17, 2012
Nov. 6, 2012 Dec. 4, 2012
Tests begin promptly at 5:00pm in the Main Building.
Daytime WorkKeys Test Dates
Every Friday at 9am
WorkKeys Prep Class
Work Keys' Key Train instructional software and classroom instruction are available through the ABLE program to help students prepare or improve their Work Keys scores. Classes start every Monday at 8:00am and are free.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available.Financial Aid Office: (740) 289-5869
The Pike County CTC accepts the following types of financial aid:
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Student Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized)
Community Agency Grants: WIA, TAA, BVR, and JFS
Veterans may be eligible for approved programs.
Certain scholarships may be used.
Tuition Payment Plans are available for some programs.
Expenses