Program:
Allied Health – Practical Nursing (A.S.)
Format:
Cost:
$505/Credit Plus Course Fees
Next Start Date:
October 5, 2026
Time to Completion:
Approximately Two Years
Nursing Graduate
Allied Health – Practical Nursing Associate Degree
No matter the healthcare setting, chances are, you’ve been cared for by a licensed practical nurse. Practical nurses work with doctors and registered nurses to provide individualized nursing care.
If this is a career you are interested in, the nursing associate degree at P.I.T. is the perfect opportunity for you to fulfill your goals. Our program is called Allied Health – Practical Nursing and will help you begin your nursing career, as you study in highly personalized classes, led by experienced nursing professionals.
The degree combines our career certificate program in Practical Nursing with our Allied Health associate degree program, which includes general education courses in science, mathematics, English, humanities, and social sciences, as well as the development of critical thinking and communication skills.
As the population ages, the need for skilled LPNs is increasing, with 16% job growth projected over the next several years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Our program will prepare you to successfully pass the NCLEX to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in less than two years, paving the way for a successful future in nursing. Whether you want to stop at your nursing associate degree or move on to your bachelor’s, we are here to help you every step of the way.
The major objectives of an A.S. Degree in Allied Health Studies are as follows:
You will learn nursing fundamentals, including patient care, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, clinical nursing skills, and communication. The program also includes general education in science, math, English, humanities, and social sciences.
Whether you’re just beginning your college journey or looking to advance your career, we’re here to help every step of the way. Our admissions team will answer your questions, explain your options, and guide you through the enrollment process.
Your next steps are simple:
Have questions? Contact our Admissions Office today—we’re here to help you every step of the way.
View the official P.I.T. College Catalog for course descriptions, program requirements, and important academic information.
The practical nursing program at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA, 30326
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the practical nursing program is initial accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website: https://www.acenursing.org/acen-programs-05202024/pennsylvania-institute-of-technology-p
Applicants who meet the following requirements are considered for admission (meeting the requirements is not a guarantee of admission into our licensed practical nursing degree program):
Lastly, to qualify for admission into the Practical Nursing program, students must complete (5) credits of Anatomy and Physiology (or the equivalent of Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology II) and achieve a grade of C or higher, which can be completed at P.I.T. or transferred from a Middle States Accredited institution.
The Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing requires the program to inform applicants that a person involved in a legal issue involving alcohol or substance abuse, or one convicted of a misdemeanor or a felonious act, may be denied licensure or the privilege of sitting for the licensure exam.
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