A practical nursing program that prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN licensure to provide basic nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Career outlook
Employers hire licensed practical nurses to provide basic patient care such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with daily needs under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
Getting in
What Cuyahoga Valley Career Center asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examNone required
Application feeFree
Apply throughSchool application
Free online application; high school diploma or GED and satisfactory references required. Full-time track 10 months starting August 2027, part-time 21 months starting September 2027; applications for 2026-2027 are closed. Total cost including books and fees approximately $17,589.
