Mission
The Mission of the Franklin County Career and Technology Center Practical Nursing Program is to educate and prepare adult learners to competently and safely practice as an entry level licensed practical nurse.
Phone:
717-263-5667
New Address: 2463 Loop Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202
Franklin County Practical Nursing Program (FCCTC-PNP)
Be transformed into a highly valued thinking nurse with our innovative curriculum! Accepting applications for classes starting August 14th, 2017.
One Year Program, Accredited by ACEN since 1986.
Expanding Excellence, Transforming Lives - New Building in Progress, Expected Completion 2019
Take the Step Towards a Better Future!
Become a licensed LPN from the Franklin County Career and Technology Center Practical Nursing Program.
Reasons to Consider Admission
The Practical Nursing Program, affiliated with the CareerTech www.franklinctc.org, is a rigorous, high quality, high value one-year full time program. This program has a consistent record of success in providing challenging theoretical and clinical learning experiences to prepare the graduate with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for nursing practice and to successfully pass the NCLEX-PN licensing exam. A passing score on the exam results in licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. More importantly the student is prepared to competently enter post-licensure practice at the advanced beginner level. The student is guided by expert nurse educators who have strong clinical and educational backgrounds.
The program has an outstanding record in licensure exam pass rates and job placement. Employers report great satisfaction with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of the PNP graduate in assuming an entry level position. Program graduate surveys consistently reflect high satisfaction with the quality of instruction and preparation for practice. Graduates attribute their success in becoming an LPN to the mentorship of the program’s nurse educators, the rigorous curriculum, and the wide variety of clinical experiences. ACEN accreditation reflects program excellence. Less than 20% of PN programs are accredited in the United States!
Two classes are enrolled each year beginning in either February or August. Students attend class or clinical during the day Monday through Thursday. Upon completion of the 1,540 hours of the program, as approved by the State Board of Nursing, the student will receive a diploma at graduation. NEW – Attend only 4 days a week! Less commuting, more time for study!
Licensure Exam Pass Rate
The Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing reports that the 2015 FCCTC-PNP NCLEX-PN pass rate is 95.92%. The cumulative pass rate of all FCCTC-PNP graduates since 2006 is 98.35%.
History/Faculty Accomplishments
The Practical Nursing Program was begun in September 1958, under the sponsorship and direction of the Chambersburg Area Joint School Board as a part of its adult education program. The program has undergone several changes of administration and currently is under the direction of CareerTech.
Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the course provides an inexpensive educational program for a lifetime career.
Faculty Recognition
Faye Gaugler - PAPNA Educator of the Year - 2013
Debbie Coombs, Faye Gaugler, Pam Hoffeditz, Lisa Mentzer, Deb Ramer - Innovative Curriculum Development - 2014
Pam Hoffeditz - PAPNA Best Practices - First Place for Pediatric Simulation - 2015
Carol Kearns - celebrating 30 years of service to the PN Program in 2015 -- thank you!
Lisa Mentzer - Finished Marine Corp Marathon, Oct, 2015 - 5:41:04 - congrats!
Debbie Coombs and Jan Collier - obtained CNE certification - only 2% of PN Faculty have this certification nationally.
Lisa Mentzer - celebrating 25 years of teaching for the PN Program in 2015 -- thank you!
Accreditation
The Accreditation Commission For Education in Nursing, Inc. has granted full accreditation to this program through 2018, ensuring a quality education for our students. For further information contact: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc.
Address: 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326 Phone: 404.975.5000 Fax: 404.975.5020Program Approvals
The Program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The program has been approved by the Veteran’s Administration for more than 20 years.
Core Values
Caring
Promoting health, healing, and hope in response to the human conditionIntegrity
Respecting the dignity and moral wholeness of every person without conditions or limitationDiversity
Affirming the uniqueness of an differences among persons, ideas, values, and ethnicitiesExcellence
Co-creating and implementing transformative strategies and daring ingenuity
Adopted from the National League for Nursing, Inc. http://www.nln.org/aboutnln/corevalues.htm
Joining Forces
The program aligned with the Joining Forces initiative with other nursing programs throughout the United States. We have committed to educating our future nurses to meet the unique health needs of service members, veterans, and their families.
