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 Requirements:
The following are required for consideration into the program:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate 
 Pre-entrance test required ($30.00 test fee). 
 Three references
 Academic transcripts 
 Financial Aid transcripts 
 Completed physical 
 Criminal background check 
 Personal interview

Applications are accepted from June through October for the class that begins in February of the next year. Application Fee: $30.00. 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 in Nursing (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