Part of the Application Process is the Entrance Examination which is scheduled for 9:00 A.M. on the designated day in the Practical Nursing Department.

There is an Application Fee of $35.00 which covers the cost of the Entrance Examination and the Application Fee. Payment should be returned with the Application and paid by cash, personal check or Money Order made payable to the Practical Nursing Program. The Application Fee is non-refundable.

In addition to the Entrance Examination, the following materials are required to be considered for admission:

  • An Official Transcript (the school seal affixed) of your high school grades (grades 10, 11, 12) mailed to the Practical Nursing Program. This can be easily done by calling your high school Guidance Department and requesting same. This Transcript must be in your file prior to your Interview after successfully passing the Entrance Examination.
  • If you did not graduate, a copy of your G.E.D. Diploma and Scores from the Department of Education from the State in which you took the G.E.D. test is required.
  • All applicants must not have any felony convictions on file.
  • All ESL (English as a Second Language) students are required to successfully complete the TOEFL Exam (http://www.ets.org/TOEFL) prior to taking the Practical Nursing Entrance Exam.
  • Two (2) professional references using the forms provided. Reference letters are to be completed by the references that you list on your application.
  • Good physical and emotional health, as determined by the required medical examination, blood work, specific screenings, and vaccines. These will be mailed to you after you have been accepted into the program.
  • Satisfactory State Police and Child Abuse Clearances.
  • Pre-Entrance Interview with Practical Nursing Coordinator or Instructor.

Additional materials and information may be requested.

If you have any questions, please call the Practical Nursing Department at (570) 822-6539, and
we will be happy to assist you. Thank you for your interest in the PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM of the Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center.

The Practical Nursing Program of the Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center is approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education for participation in Financial Aid Programs. Financial Aid, available for qualified applicants, is available via the PELL Grant Program, Federal Direct Loans. Aid is based on need, which is calculated by the Financial Aid Officer of the Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center. Financial Need has no bearing on admission to the Practical Nursing Program of the Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center. For more information, please contact:

Mrs. Susan Morgan, Financial Aid Advisor
PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM
WILKES-BARRE AREA CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER
(570)822-6539, EXT. 137

OFFICE HOURS: WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY: 9 A.M./12:30 P.M.
FAX (570)829-5013


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Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.
Costs are subject to change.

All ESL (English as a Second Language) Students are required to successfully complete the test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) prior to taking the Practical Nursing entrance exam. This test is the responsibility of the applicant. The Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center institutional code for the TOEFL exam is 0062. All other information may be obtained on-line at www.ets.org/TOEFL.

The application fee of $35.00 covers both application and testing costs. The Arnett Development Corporation Diagnostic Entrance test is a 148 item content test divided into four major parts; English, Reading/Comprehension, Critical Thinking, and Math. A minimum score of 50% in each major section is required for entrance in the Practical Nursing Program.

Entrance Exam Assistance

The Adult Learners' Training and Assistance Program offered at LCCC will help you prepare for the nursing entrance test at NO COST TO YOU. You will gain the valuable skills you need to make a successful transition into the nursing field. Areas covered include reading comprehension, mathematics, study, note taking and test taking skills. Please contact Kimberly Gavlick, Program Coordinator, for more details; 1-800-377-5222 x394.

Suggested Books for LPN Pre-entrance Test Preparation:

Review Guide for LPN/LVN Pre-entrance Exam
Author: Mary McDonald
ISBN: 076371061X

Nursing School & Allied Health Entrance Exams
Author: Marion Gooding
Publisher: Arco
ISBN: 0768911958

How to Prepare for the Nursing School Entrance Exams
Author: Corrine Grimes, Sandra S. Swick
Publisher: Barrons
ISBN: 0764103385

Pre-Nursing Reviews in Arithmetic
Author: Mary Stehman
ISBN: 0803681402

ARCO Study Guide
Author: Patricia Sullivan
Publisher: Welder
ISBN: 0028634578



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