Practical Nursing
Now testing for our August 2026 day program
West Virginia Residents Can Attend For FREE
Questions about how to Enroll
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Our evening program's tentative next start date is March 2027, testing will start fall 2026
Although the COVID vaccine is required approved exemptions will be accepted.
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Practical Nursing
The majority of the typical LPN's day involves providing direct care. We provide students with the necessary knowledge to pass the NCLEX-PN exam and qualify for licensure by the WV State Board. Graduates are qualified to perform entry-level nursing skills.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024:
Number of available jobs as of 2023 - 651,400
Job Outlook from 2024 to 2035 - 3% growth
Median Pay 2023 - $62,340 per year
or $29.97 per hour
This 1350 hour program can be completed in 12 months attending during the day.
The day class starts in August each year.
Or in about 15 months attending during the evening.
The next evening class will start in March 2027.
Now testing for our August 2026 day program.
Mandatory orientation July 17, 2026
Our evening programs tentative next start date is March 2027, testing will start fall 2026
Financial Aid
The LPN program qualifies for Pell, VA, WIOA and WV Vocational Rehabilitation. These are Grants not Loans. ACT does not offer in any student loan options.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
To meet SAP, a student must:
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Maintain a continuous "C" average.
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Attend at least 90% of the program hours for each grading period.
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Maintain a continuous 90% attendance rate for the program.
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Complete the course within the originally scheduled course hours.
Refund Policy
During the first enrollment period 1 to 675 hours
There is no refund for fees after the start of class! There is a 100% refund on tuition during the first five days of the program! There is a 50% refund on tuition during day 6 thru day 10 of the program! After day 10 of the program there is No Refund!!
During the second enrollment period 675 to 1350 hours
There is No Refund once the second enrollment period starts!
Enrollment Procedures
Printable Enrollment Check Sheet
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Prerequisites
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Must be 18 years old (within 6 weeks of the start of the class)
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High school diploma or WV approved equivalent
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Start Here
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Click the "TABE Request" tab at the top of this page.
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You will receive an email from Sharon Ballard (check spam folder)
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Complete your FAFSA:
www.fafsa.ed.gov ACT's ID 015748 Complete 26-27 application
PLEASE BE ADVISED
FAFSAs applications take up to 10 business days to be processed by
the Dept. of Ed. and received by ACT
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Next Steps
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Register in person for the TEAS exam at ACT. ($75 cash or check)
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Successfully complete the TEAS exam with a minimum score of 54.
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Attend an interview with LPN coordinator.
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Successfully complete the required Math class
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Each candidate will receive a letter from the LPN coordinator stating whether they have been selected for the class.
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MUST Attend mandatory orientation
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Once You've Been Accepted
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Contact Melani Hylton to schedule an registration appointment by emailing mhylton@k12.wv.us or call 304 256-4615 ext.302.
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If needed, you must supply any required documentation to verify your financial aid position.
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Final Steps
Bring the following with you to your registration appointment:
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High School Diploma or WV Approved Equivalent
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Social Security Card
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Photo ID
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Non-Refundable Registration of $215 (must be exact change/check)
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Start Class