Suffolk Public Schools Sentara Obici Hospital School of Practical Nursing 

The School of Practical Nursing is a one-year adult program.

Mission Statement:
Suffolk Public Schools Sentara Obici Hospital School of Practical Nursing is a community-based practical nursing program. The program offers a planned curriculum of instruction to educate an individual to be knowledgeable in the skills and abilities essential to practice, as an entry-level practical nurse, in a safe and effective manner.

Entrance (Application) Requirements:
The following are required for consideration into the program:

U.S. citizen or have a permanent resident card
U.S. high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
Completed physical – meet health requirements
Satisfactory pre-entrance test scores
Three satisfactory references
Payment of scheduled fees
Academic transcripts
Acceptable criminal background check
Personal interview

Note: High school transcript and application fee must accompany the application.

Enrollment (Admission) Requirements:
The following are required for enrollment after being accepted into the practical nursing program:

 Completed physical
 Criminal background check
 Personal interview
 Registration fee payment
 First semester payment

Applications are accepted from June through October for the class that begins in February of the next year. Application Fee: $30. Twenty-five students are accepted each year.

Graduation and Licensure:
A student will be awarded a certificate and school pin when they have:

1. Satisfactorily completed the prescribed course in practical nursing
2. Met all requirements of the school
3. Met all financial obligations to the school

The graduate is eligible, upon payment of required fees, to take the examination of the National Commission Licensing Examination (NCLEX-PN) to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Read more about the Suffolk Public Schools Sentara Obici Hospital School of Practical Nursing in a brochure.

For more information about the School of Practical Nursing, contact: 

 Gwen Sweat, Director
Phone: (757) 934-4827 or (757) 934-4826
Fax: (757) 934.4835
Email: gtsweat@sentara.com

Mail Application To:
Suffolk Public Schools Sentara Obici Hospital
School of Practical Nursing
P.O. Box 1100
Suffolk, VA 23439-1100

Physical Address:
4169 Pruden Blvd.
Suffolk, VA 23434

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