Penn State Lehigh Valley Practical Nursing (LPN) Fall 2025 Students
Your Nursing Career Starts at Penn State Lehigh Valley!
In just 18-months, our expert faculty will train you to earn your practical nursing certificate from globally respected Penn State University, while preparing to test for licensure. Our Penn State Lehigh Valley campus is committed to training the next generation of skilled LPNs in the Lehigh Valley.
The mission of the Penn State Lehigh Valley Practical Nursing Program is to provide students a high-quality non-credit certificate program through an 18-month part-time, evening, and weekend curriculum. Our goal is to equip practical nursing students with the knowledge, skills, and experience that are essential for practical nursing students to pass the NCLEX-PN.
Upon completion of the LPN program, graduates will:
- Have met the educational requirements to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
- Utilize, under supervision, scientific knowledge and skills necessary to plan and provide safe and comprehensive client-centered nursing care in all settings where nursing takes place
- Perform nursing care that reflects accurate assessments of the client's growth and development
- Apply the nursing processes in meeting the client's needs
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Perform in a legal and ethical manner
- Administer medications in the healthcare setting with accuracy
- Participate with members of the healthcare team in providing instruction for identified client healthcare needs
The non-credit Practical Nursing certificate program is conveniently located in the Lehigh Valley area with clinical experiences offered at locations throughout the greater Lehigh County area.
Tell Me More About the Program
Program Contact:
Dr. Jane Silver-Hoff
Director, Practical Nursing Program, Penn State University Commonwealth Campuses
[email protected]
Sara Roth
Education Program Specialist Community Outreach
[email protected]
610-285-5000 - press 4