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Welcome to the Practical Nursing Program

The Chester County Intermediate Unit Practical Nursing Program (PNP) is a post-secondary program that prepares you to pass the NCLEX-PN: National Council Licensure Examination for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, allowing you a faster entry into the nursing profession and opportunities for future growth and education in the field.

The CCIU Practical Nursing Program (PNP) focuses on preparing students to become an LPN. According to the National League for Nursing, “LPNs play a significant role in meeting the needs of older adults and other vulnerable groups.” They are often front-line caregivers in nursing homes, extended and skilled care facilities, rehabilitation centers and community settings.

OUR MISSION

To provide a quality, innovative, cost-effective and student-focused curriculum to a diverse population, preparing graduates to practice as competent licensed practical nurses.

Practical Nursing Program students in maroon scrubs standing together in classroom

Our Campuses

Classes are held Monday through Friday.

  • Class: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

  • Lab: 7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

  • Clinical: 7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

PNP students walking with a student patient

Our Beliefs

How to applyReady to take the next step? Apply now to join our Practical Nursing Program and jumpstart your healthcare career!

APPLY NOW!

 

PNP practicing on patient

The Chester County Intermediate Unit Practical Nursing Program in Downingtown, PA in accordance with ACEN standards is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000, www.acenursing.org. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the CCIU Practical nursing program in Feb 2018 is: Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at: https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs/