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Practical Nursing

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Program Coordinator/Instructor: Stacy Petry, MSN, RN

Practical Nursing Instructors: Deb Hall, BSN, RN; Angela Penrod BSN, RN; Rebecca Ethell , BSN, RN

Students will learn to:

  • Focus on healthcare procedures, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, infection control, and intravenous therapy
  • Provide quality patient care in a variety of healthcare facilities
  • Contribute to the healthcare team by performing various procedures while effectively communicating with patients

Upon successful completion of the Practical Nursing program, students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses         (NCLEX-PN).

Practical Nursing (Hybrid) - Course Information Sheet

1000 hours    41 weeks

August 5, 2026 - May 27, 2027
Monday – Friday  8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

This program is a combination of classroom, lab, clinical, and online/distance learning.

Total Charges:  $17,109*
Included are tuition, books, laptop, fees, clinical uniforms, and supplies.

Students must pay a $25 non-refundable seat fee upon acceptance into the program.  This is NOT included in tuition charges.

Breakdown of Total:

  • Books/Laptop:  $1,400
  • Supplies:  $795
  • Tuition/Fees:  $14,914

*tuition and fees are subject to change

Pre-Admission Requirements

  1. Complete Practical Nursing Adult Education application online. You will then gain access to your online account portal. Application deadline is May 1st 2026.
  2. Submit a copy of your high school/equivalency transcript (not the Diploma) via the online account portal.
    • Contact your high school for your transcript even if you completed a Mid-East CTC high school program.
    • Go to: https://diplomasender.com/#/ to obtain a copy of your equivalency transcript
  3. Schedule and take your ATI TEAS entrance assessment. Refer to your registration email for information. The deadline to test is May 15th 2026, 11:59:59 PM.
  4. Submit a copy of your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) card (current or expired) or certificate of completion for a State CNA training course of at least 75 hours or more. If no proof of this training then CNA training must be completed prior to the start of class. CNA training is available for those who are accepted into the Adult Practical Nursing program. This is an additional cost to you, not included in your Practical Nursing tuition. You can register here CNA
  5. Submit a copy of your current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR/BLS provider certification only, via the online account portal. If you have not held this certification previously, or your certification has expired, we will be offering AHA CPR/BLS trainings during the summer prior to the start of class. Additional information will be forthcoming. This is an additional cost to you, not included in the Practical Nursing tuition.
  6. Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using the following link https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.                               
    • Use school code: 012967 for Mid-East CTC Adult Education.

Upon acceptance:

  1. The first week of class students will complete a BCI/FBI background check through the Adult Education office. The background check must be free of any offenses disqualifying you from the program. From the Ohio Administrative Code Rule 3701-13-05, depending on the severity and the length of time since the offense, may not be able to complete the program due to the nature of our clinical locations.
  2. Submit a copy of the physician-signed Physical/Immunization form via the online account portal Physical & Immunization Form. This must be valid for the time period of the entire program.

Program approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing

CIP CODE: 51.3901 

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