About
The mission of the Practical Nursing Program at Pierpont Community & Technical College is to provide opportunities for learning, training, and application of knowledge as it relates to the nursing care of individuals, families, and communities in health and illness. Our mission is responsive to the emerging technologies in the field of healthcare and the changing health care needs of individuals, families, and communities. Our goal is to prepare our graduates for successful completion of the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses.
The licensed practical nursing program has been designed as a full-time one-year certificate program. The curriculum is divided into courses of study proceeding from the simple to the complex, including theory, and clinical practice. Hours and course design closely follow the West Virginia LPN Board’s suggested curriculum design. The program is accredited by the West Virginia State Board of Examiners for Licensed Practical Nurses.
Organization
Pierpont Community & Technical College
Pierpont Community and Technical College
Pierpont Community and Technical College, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Fairmont, WV, is a higher education institution specializing in two-year practical career programs. It provides in-person library access through partnerships with Marion County and Clarksburg-Harrison public libraries, offering textbook repositories and librarian support. Students also benefit from extensive online academic resources via the WV Community & Technical College system consortium, featuring databases for various research needs.
Highlights:
- Specializes in practical hands-on careers
- Serves a thirteen county region in North Central West Virginia
- Offers programs for regional workforce needs
- Provides accessible and comprehensive education
- Empowers individuals to transform lives through education