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:

 Official High School Transcript or G.E.D. to be returned with application
 Return completed application and application fee
 Pre-entrance test required ($40.00 test fee) - school will schedule after receiving application
 Personal interview  - scheduled after pre-entrance test
 Three references - school will send after pre-entrance test
 Academic transcripts - applicant to request after pre-entrance test

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.

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

Mailing Address:
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

School Website
www.sentara.com/obicilpnschool

Suffolk Public Schools - Web Site
www.spsk12.net