Practical Nursing at Community College of Philadelphia

The Community College of Philadelphia serves a large urban population with strong health science programs. Practical nursing students gain clinical experience in hospitals and long term care facilities. The curriculum emphasizes patient safety communication and foundational nursing care. This program is ideal for learners seeking LPN education in a major East Coast city..

This program follows Pennsylvania Board of Nursing standards and prepares students for LPN practice. This practical nursing program is designed to be completed in about 12 months of full time study. Students who complete this program earn a Practical Nursing Certificate that prepares them for the NCLEX PN exam.

Tuition per quarter is estimated at 1700 as of now and may change. Total tuition is estimated at 6800 as of now and may change.

Students can join nursing clubs attend workshops and participate in community outreach. Philadelphia offers major hospitals museums historic sites and public transit. The college offers basketball volleyball and fitness programs. The school mascot is the Lion which symbolizes strength and pride.