Practical Nursing Program

1,508 Hours

Prepare for the State of Delaware Practical Nurse license exam (NCLEX-PN) in this intensive three semester program.  Our program is designed to help individuals develop the knowledge, critical thinking, decision-making, technical and psychological skills, and caring required of Practical Nurses.  Student nurses are scheduled for clinical instruction beginning in the first trimester and will be able to complete both classroom and clinical training during the full-time 11 month program and be awarded a diploma. 

* This program is approved by Delaware Board of Nursing and is a candidate for accreditation by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).

Total Cost: $9,300
(cost include textbooks)

Information Sessions are held:

April 17, 2012            10:00 am

April 27, 2012            1:30pm

 Semester I

  • Fundamentals of Nursing
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Basic Pharmacology

Semester II

  • Medical-Surgical Nursing I
  • Maternal-Child/Pediatric Nursing
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Microbiology

Semester III

  • Medical-Surgical Nursing II
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • NCLEX Review & Preparation

Please contact mary.wilt@polytech.k12.de.us or call (302) 697-4545 for more information.

Entrance Requirements

Students applying for admission to the Practical Nursing Program must meet the following entry requirements:

Be 18 years of age or older

Submit required enrollment documents

  •  Completed application form 
  •  Official High School transcript or proof of GED (and college transcripts, if applicable)
  •  Two letters of professional reference

Meet specific program entrance requirements as follows:

Achieve satisfactory scores on the NLN Pre-Admission Exam (PAX-PN)

  •   Provide complete documentation of favorable drug screening and criminal background investigation.
  •   Undergo State of Delaware Adult & Child Abuse Registry checks
  •   Submit report of physicial examination, providing documentation of his./her ability to meet the physical requirements of  student nursing and nursing, in general 
  •   Submit documentation of required immunizations
  •   Provide proof of health insurance or signed waiver of same

Interview with Practical Nursing Interview Team.

*Applicants are responsible for all fees associated with admissions requirements, including admission testing.

For detailed course descriptions, please see our brochure.