Practical Nursing is a Diploma program (Hybrid) offered by Fortis College in Scranton, PA. The program takes 72 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $34,452.
Program Overview
Fortis College's Practical Nursing program prepares students to become licensed practical nurses (LPNs). Through classroom instruction, skills labs, and supervised clinical experience, students learn to deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centered care under the direction of registered nurses and physicians.
The curriculum covers foundations of nursing, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, care of the older adult, intravenous therapy, and nursing across the lifespan, building the clinical competence and communication skills needed for entry-level practice. Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN).
What sets this Program apart
- Earn a Practical Nursing diploma.
- Classroom, skills-lab, and supervised clinical training in medical-surgical, lifespan, and older-adult nursing.
- Prepares graduates to apply to take the NCLEX-PN licensure examination.
- Hybrid delivery — some coursework online, with labs and clinicals on-campus and at clinical sites.
- Accredited by ABHES.
General Requirements
- A high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, with documentation. Foreign credentials must be translated into English and evaluated as equivalent or higher by a NACES-member service.
- You must be at least 17 years old when your program of study starts.
- Complete an applicant information form and interview with an admissions advisor or other administrative staff.
- Achieve the minimum required score on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE). A passing score is valid for three years.
- Meet all financial obligations and complete the tuition payment requirements.
- Sign the Fortis enrollment agreement once accepted.
Application Process
- 1Speak to an admissions advisorEvery applicant is assigned an admissions advisor who explains the curriculum and policies and books the interviews you need.
- 2Submit your documentationProvide proof of high school completion and complete the applicant information form. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure Fortis receives every required document.
- 3Sit the Wonderlic SLETake the Scholastic Level Exam and reach this program’s published minimum. Accommodations must be requested under the catalog’s policy — campus staff cannot approve them.
- 4Financial aidFortis participates in federal student aid including Pell Grants, Direct Loans, PLUS Loans and Federal Work-Study. File the FAFSA and meet the campus financial aid office.FAFSA Code for Fortis Institute in Scranton: 030116Complete FAFSA Application
- 5Sign the enrollment agreementAdmission decisions weigh your fulfilment of the requirements, your previous educational records and your career interests.
School Information
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Attending an accredited program means your education has met independently reviewed quality standards designed to protect students.
The Practical Nursing program at Fortis Institute in Scranton is licensed (“registered”) by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools and the State Board of Nursing. The campus holds institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
- A reliable indicator of educational quality
- Eligible for federal Title IV financial aid
- Independently reviewed against published standards
- Recognised by employers in the field
Accreditations
Program Schedule
Classes meet Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Clinical times are scheduled based on the availability of clinical sites and may occur during daytime hours, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
The program is 99 quarter credits (1,500 clock hours; 2,978 total clock hours including homework), completed in 72 weeks, in a hybrid format — some coursework is online and the rest is on-campus and clinical.
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Curriculum
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNR110 | Introduction to Nursing: Beginning Concepts | 30 | 3 |
| PNR111 | Introduction to Nursing: Experiential Learning | 60 | 3 |
| PNR112 | Math for Medical Professionals | 45 | 3 |
| AHP215 | Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing | 80 | 6 |
| ENG101 | English Composition | 40 | 4 |
| MAT101 | College Mathematics | 40 | 4 |
| COM205 | Effective Communication | 40 | 4 |
| PSY101 | General Psychology | 40 | 4 |
| PNR120 | Fundamentals of Nursing: Novice Concepts | 30 | 3 |
| PNR121 | Fundamentals of Nursing: Experiential Learning | 110 | 4 |
| PNR122 | Pharmacology and the Nursing Process | 40 | 3 |
| SC115 | Fundamentals of Nutrition | 30 | 3 |
| PSY278 | Human Growth and Development | 40 | 4 |
| PNR130 | Medical-Surgical Nursing I: Intermediate Concepts | 40 | 4 |
| PNR131 | Medical-Surgical Nursing I: Experiential Learning | 100 | 4 |
| PNR132 | Pharmacology Across the Lifespan | 30 | 3 |
| PNR133 | Intravenous Therapy | 50 | 2 |
| PNR134 | Care of the Older Adult: Intermediate Concepts | 20 | 2 |
| PNR135 | Care of the Older Adult: Experiential Learning | 65 | 2 |
| PNR140 | Medical-Surgical Nursing 2: Advanced Concepts | 30 | 3 |
| PNR141 | Medical-Surgical Nursing 2: Experiential Learning | 80 | 3 |
| PNR142 | Nursing Across the Lifespan: Advanced Concepts | 40 | 4 |
| PNR143 | Nursing Across the Lifespan: Experiential Learning | 110 | 4 |
| CMP106 | Introduction to Informatics | 30 | 3 |
| PNR150 | Medical-Surgical Nursing 3: Mastery of Concepts | 40 | 4 |
| PNR151 | Medical-Surgical Nursing 3: Experiential Learning | 80 | 3 |
| PNR152 | Transition to Practice: Mastery of Concepts | 30 | 3 |
| PNR153 | Transition to Practice: Experiential Learning | 90 | 3 |
| PNR154 | Developing your Professional Identity | 40 | 4 |
| Total | 1500 | 99 |
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
The total program cost of $37,646 covers tuition plus the required fees and materials below:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,452 |
| Administrative & technology fee | $390 |
| Reference books | $229 |
| Laptop computer | $134 |
| Student kit | $546 |
| Books & e-books | $1,424 |
| Certification / licensure exam | $365 |
| Immunizations | $60 |
| Background check / drug screen | $46 |
| Total program cost | $37,646 |
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Fortis participates in federal student aid programs including Pell Grants, Federal Direct Loans, Direct PLUS Loans for parents, and Federal Work-Study. Complete the FAFSA and speak with the campus financial aid office to learn what you are eligible for.
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment as licensed practical nurses in hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and other healthcare settings.
Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-PN examination. Graduation from the program does not guarantee eligibility to sit for the state licensure examination in this or any other state.
What to expect as a Fortis student
Fortis is a career-focused college. The Practical Nursing program follows a set, sequenced schedule combining classroom instruction, hands-on skills labs, and supervised clinical rotations at partner healthcare sites.
Clinical rotations may be scheduled during days, evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays based on site availability, so plan for a variable clinical schedule.
School Information
Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
Attending an accredited program means your education has met independently reviewed quality standards designed to protect students.
The Practical Nursing program at Fortis Institute in Scranton is licensed (“registered”) by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools and the State Board of Nursing. The campus holds institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).
- A reliable indicator of educational quality
- Eligible for federal Title IV financial aid
- Independently reviewed against published standards
- Recognised by employers in the field