The Academy of Careers and Technology School of Practical Nursing is a one-year preparatory program in Beckley, West Virginia. This program teaches students through classroom lectures and practical experience. Some of the topics students will learn include pharmacology, anatomy, physiology, nursing skills, mental health nursing, surgical nursing and human behavior. Upon completion of this program students are able to take the West Virginia Licensure Board examination for practical nursing. As of 2010, the tuition for this program is $5,000 for all students. This tuition covers textbooks, classroom fees and supplies. To apply, students must have a high school diploma and pass a pre-entrance aptitude test provided by the Academy of Careers and Technology. As of 2010, this test requires a non-refundable fee of $60 due upon registration. Students are accepted annually in January and August.
Academy of Careers and Technology
School of Practical Nursing
390 Stanaford Rd.
Beckley, WV 25801
304-256-4675
wvact.net
The Fayette Institute of Technology School of Practical Nursing is located in Oak Hill, West Virginia, and is accredited by the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses and the North Central Association Commission on Schools. This program teaches students nursing techniques in classroom and clinical settings. Students will work one-on-one with licensed professionals learning how to properly check vital signs, monitor wound dressings, prepare and give injections as well as general care techniques. Only 20 students are admitted into the program each year, thus keeping classroom sizes small for quality instruction. The total tuition for all students enrolled in this program (West Virginia residents and non-residents alike) is $4,224 (as of 2010). To enroll in this 1,300-clock-hour LPN program, students must pass a pre-entrance examination and complete a physical/dental exam, drug screening test and hold a current CPR card. Applicants must also include official high school transcripts, two references and undergo an FBI fingerprinting background check.
Fayette Institute of Technology
School of Practical Nursing
300 W. Oyler Ave.
Oak Hill, WV 25901
304-469-2911
fit.faye.tec.wv.us
The New River Community & Technical College School of Practical Nursing offers a one-year certificate program in practical nursing to prepare students for entry-level positions within the nursing field. This program provides students with classroom theory, lectures and practical experience in all aspects of nursing. Some of the coursework within this certificate program include foundations of nursing, geriatrics, adult medical surgery nursing, child nursing, mental health nursing and clinical nutrition. To graduate, students must complete 49 course hours. As of 2010, the total tuition for West Virginia residents is $2,748, while non-residents must pay $6,150. Applicants must submit the New River Community & Technical College General Application along with official high school or college transcripts and immunization records. Applicants who have never attended college must submit official ACT or SAT scores; however, applicants without these scores must take the COMPASS Entrance Assessment.
New River Community & Technical College
School of Practical Nursing
158 Dye Dr.
Beckley, WV 25801
304-929-5473
newriver.edu