Practical Nursing

Program Goals

The goal of WTC’s Practical Nursing Program is to prepare graduates to provide safe, compassionate, nursing care. Upon completion of the program the graduate will be able to:

• Possess the knowledge and skills for employment at the entry-level, in the field of study.  

• Provide patient care and nursing procedures.

• Attain personal and professional development as well as the ethical and legal awareness necessary for success in their profession.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

 The objective of our Practical Nursing Diploma Program is to provide our students with the appropriate didactic theory, and hands-on skills required and necessary to prepare them for a career as a practical nurse. A student within the program will be able to

• Engage and have didactic, laboratory, and clinical experience.

• To develop each student to his/her full potential by offering a wide range of high-quality nursing experiences by providing a constructive learning experience to meet individual needs and equal opportunity for all. 

• Participate in a 1587-hour cohort program with a focus on biological sciences.

• Complete the program with an 80% or better leading students to sit for state licensure examinations.

Admission Requirements

WTC’s maximum enrollment of each class will not exceed 36 students. Students who wish to enroll must follow the admission guidelines below. Requirements for enrollment into the program are broken down into 2 Phases.  Completion of each phase is required to seek enrollment into the PN program. Please keep in mind that the fulfillment of Phase I and Phase II does not guarantee admission into the Practical Nursing Program. All submissions are scored to seek the top 36 students’ access to the program. Williams Technical College will formulate a waiting list in the event additional seats become available.