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The Western Area CTC Practical Nursing Program presently offers one Practical Nursing program of study:
The Practical Nursing Program was started in 1984. The first class graduated and achieved a 95% NCLEX-PN pass rate.
Since then, the program has educated and graduated hundreds and hundreds of caring, compassionate, and competent practical nurses.
100% of program graduates taking the NCLEX-PN administered by the State of PA between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2023 passed the examination on the first attempt.
81.82% of program graduates taking the NCLEX-PN administered by the State of PA between October 1, 2021 and September 30, 2022 passed the examination on the first attempt.
78.26% of program graduates taking the NCLEX-PN administered by the State of PA between October 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021 passed the examination on the first attempt.
78.13% of program graduates taking the NCLEX-PN administered by the State of PA between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020 passed the examination on the first attempt.
Thursday, February 27, 2025 Your Child’s Place 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM 289 North Avenue Washington, PA 15301 Trinity Middle School 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM 50 Scenic Drive Washington,
Thursday, February 27, 2025 4:15 PM – 9:45 PM Jefferson Hospital 550 Coal Valley Road Clairton, PA 15025
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 4:15 PM – 9:45 PM Jefferson Hospital 550 Coal Valley Road Clairton, PA 15025 Group A- Ortho Unit 3NW Group B- Surgical Unit 4W
Thursday, February 20, 2025 Your Child’s Place 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM 289 North Avenue Washington, PA 15301 Trinity Middle School 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM 50 Scenic Drive Washington,
Thursday, February 20, 2025 4:15 PM – 9:45 PM Jefferson Hospital 550 Coal Valley Road Clairton, PA 15025
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 4:15 PM – 9:45 PM Jefferson Hospital 550 Coal Valley Road Clairton, PA 15025 Group A- Surgical Unit 4W Group B- Ortho Unit 3NW
Thursday, February 13, 2025 Trinity Middle School 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM 50 Scenic Drive Washington, PA 15301 Trinity South Elementary 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM 2500 S. Main Street
Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:15 PM – 9:45 PM Jefferson Hospital 550 Coal Valley Road Clairton, PA 15025
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 4:15 PM – 9:45 PM Jefferson Hospital 550 Coal Valley Road Clairton, PA 15025 Group A- Ortho Unit 3NW Group B- Surgical Unit 4W
The Mission of the Western Area Career & Technology Center Practical Nursing Program is to provide an educational experience that will prepare students to become competent, safe, effective Practical Nurses who strive to provide quality care to individuals at all levels of the heath care continuum.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of Licensed Practical nurses is projected to grow 9% from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. Why not become a part of tomorrow’s future in healthcare? Our population is aging quickly, and you will be in demand as a nurse. Feel good about making a difference in someone’s life. Be successful in a profession that is always growing. Become part of nursing excellence.
As you can see, nursing is an in-demand profession. Practical Nurses work in a variety of locations, such as:
Our graduates are employed by a number of facilities:
Our clinical sites:
To help students find a job after graduation a variety of services are offered such as: job fairs, career counseling, job listings, and resume assistance are provided.
We are delighted to welcome WACTC students back to Friendship Village to help
develop their clinical skills in the Nursing program. The students bring such positive
energy and a desire to learn and perfect their skills—it is wonderful watching them
transition from tentative students to competent student nurses who make a real
contribution to providing exceptional care to our residents. We are proud to be a small
part of the training of this dynamic group of LPN students.
—-Dina Stover, FVSH Health Center Administrator