Practical Nursing

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Practical Nursing
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Licensed practical nurses are vital members of today’s growing healthcare teams. LPNs work directly with patients and physicians and help concerned family members learn how to best care for their loved ones. If you want a career where you can make a real difference in people’s lives, begin your training in the Practical Nursing program at Porter and Chester Institute today!

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Practical Nursing Program

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Why PCI?

You have options! Fit your education around your life and learning style.

Financial aid available to those who qualify.

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Your instructors have relevant field experience through both online and hands-on training in our industry-modeled labs. This arms our graduates with a wealth of practical, hands-on experience.

New electronic device included in tuition and fees for most programs.

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What Will I Learn?

    • At Porter and Chester Institute, you get to learn by doing. Whether you’re working in our labs or using actual medical equipment and mannequins, our practical nursing program is designed to give you real experience. We even get you out to area facilities to work with actual patients.
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How can I afford it?

Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. Our team of Educational Funding Specialists will work with you to determine what you’re eligible for and how to pay for school. There are federal, institutional and private programs that can make your career training more affordable, as well as grant and scholarship opportunities that may be available to you.

Will I get a job?

While employment is not guaranteed, our Career Service Advisors are dedicated to helping you find the right job for you! We’ll help you with your job search, and also with resume and cover letter writing, and interviewing skills.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Ask about our 2025 High School Graduate Scholarship Grant

PCI holds accreditation through ACCSC, an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education.