Nurse - LPN

Learn about our 4-semester Practical Nursing Certificate program (LPN) and apply for clinicals. Upon completion with your valid PA LPN license, transfer immediately to our RN program. You will take 4 additional nursing and 4 general education courses. The programs are completely stackable!  

All potential nursing students begin in the Pre-Health Professions Program. Students may apply for admission into the Registered Nursing Program or Practical Nursing Program once they meet the requirements to apply. Students will discuss these admission requirements as part of their advising process.

 

Clinical Application - See complete clinical admission information - Admission Criteria and Essential Requirements Link to the Fall 2025 Harrisburg, Lancaster, and York clinical application will be here spring 2025. YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW THE DATE YOU TOOK THE TEAS when you apply and you can apply ONE time - so be ready with your HACCID, Hawkmail email address and date you took the TEAS - DEADLINE TO APPLY for fall 2024 WAS JUNE 1. YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW THE DATE YOU TOOK THE TEAS when you apply and you can apply ONE time - so be ready with your HACCID, Hawkmail email address and date you took the TEAS  You may submit ONE application for each application cycle. (In other words you cannot re-test and use a newer higher TEAS score once you have submitted your application.)   Nursing TEAS testing results that are dated on, or after, March 1, 2024, must be completed in person on a HACC campus.  Nursing TEAS testing results that are dated before March 1, 2024, will be accepted regardless of testing modality or location.   To apply, you must: Have taken the TEAS VERSION 7 (after June 1, 2022) IN PERSON AT HACC and scored (overall / composite / percentage) 60 or higher. Minimum TEAS required to apply does not guarantee clinical admission. Highest TEAS score  (60 or higher) as of the application date is used to calculate your points Score must be sent to HACC (on the ATI website) (program/campus doesn't make a difference) Have an overall GPA of 2.5 by the first day of the first clinical term Complete Biology 121 (A&P 1) with a C or higher by the first day of the first clinical term Be eligible to enroll in (or have completed) English 101 and Math 103 or 202 Have your high school transcripts on file in Admissions (admissionsrecords@hacc.edu) Met with a nursing advisor

 

We strongly recommend attending a nursing information session before you apply for clinicals. See below for dates and times.

Learn more about the TEAS test here. Includes link to the ATI website to register, remote proctoring, contact information, study groups and TEAS information sessions.

• The TEAS test was updated to Version 7 June 2022.
• Beginning in fall of 2023 ONLY Version 7 tests will be accepted.
• TEAS version 7 scores are valid for 3 years (if taken in person on a HACC campus).
• Nursing TEAS testing results that are dated on, or after, March 1, 2024, must be completed in person on a HACC campus.
• Nursing TEAS testing results that are dated before March 1, 2024, will be accepted regardless of testing modality or location.
• Minimum TEAS required to apply does not guarantee clinical admission.

How to meet with a HACC advisor - https://www.hacc.edu/Students/AdvisingCounseling/index.cfm

Have you created your parallel pathway yet?

 

Nursing Information Sessions - Please plan to attend (or view the YouTube) before applying for clinicals

Sessions tend to last about 2 hours - one hour presentation followed by a question/answer period.  Sessions are a general overview and information is given regarding programs and admissions for all campuses.

• Nursing careers
• HACC's programs
• Time commitment
• Expenses
• TEAS
• Essential Qualifications/Background Checks/Health Forms
• Application process

 

NURSING Information Sessions - All sessions via Zoom.  ALLOW 2 HOURS! RSVP/Registration required.    After RSVP'ing, students will receive details on how to connect to Zoom and a copy of the PowerPoint. Please login before session is scheduled to begin. WHEN YOU RSVP, be sure to include your name, HACCID and the date and time you wish to attend.

Date	Time	Director	Email for RSVP/Registration (required)
Oct. 22, 2024	10 a.m.	Bauer	mmeckenr@hacc.edu
Nov.  5, 2024	4 p.m.	Lieb	slasri@hacc.edu
Nov. 18, 2024	4 p.m.	Hinkle	mshinkle@hacc.edu
Jan. 23, 2025	4 p.m.	Lieb	slasri@hacc.edu
Feb. 11, 2025	1 p.m.	Bauer	mmeckenr@hacc.edu
March 18, 2025	4 p.m.	Bauer	mmeckenr@hacc.edu
April 7	1 p.m.	Lieb	slasri@hacc.edu

What does a practical nurse (LPN) do?

LPNs:

• Work under the direction of a physician, or registered nurse.
• Meet the basic needs of patients. These include feeding, bathing, dressing, assisting with personal hygiene and emotional care.
• Administer medications.

Learn more about a career in practical nursing (Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational)

 

Where do LPNs work?

LPNs can work in a variety of settings. These include:

• Long-term care facilities and rehabilitation centers
• Outpatient clinics and doctors' offices
• Home Health
• Outpatient surgical centers

 

How much does the program cost?

Download Estimated Expenses (pdf) for a list of expenses.

 

What degree will I earn? Will I be eligible for credentials?

Upon successful completion you will:

• Receive a Practical Nursing Certificate of Completion
• Be eligible to sit for the LPN licensure exam (NCLEX-LPN®) administered by the State Board of Nursing.
  
   

What are the required courses and what is the suggested schedule? How long does the program take to complete? Where are the clinical classes held?

• Download a list of required courses/suggested schedule (pdf)
• HACC holds practical nursing clinical courses at the Harrisburg, Lancaster and York campuses.  Prerequisite courses are offered at other campuses and sites.
• The program is offered full-time during the day and the clinical component takes four semesters - Fall,  Spring, Summer and Fall.
   

Is the program accredited?

• The Practical Nursing Program at Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College), located at ONE HACC Drive, Harrisburg PA 17110-2999 is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (Phone: 404-975-5000), www.acenursing.org
  1. This program was initially accredited in May of 1991.
  2. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners (September 2019) for the Practical Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
• You may view the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
• View the disclosure statement for ACEN (pdf)

 

Can I advance my education in this field?

• You can pursue HACC's Health Science associates degree.
• HACC has  a Transitional LPN program which offers advanced standing in the RN program to those LPNs who qualify and want to pursue an associate degree in nursing.
  
   

What is the most current program student achievement data?

(NCLEX Pass Rates, Completion Rates and End of Program Outcomes Data) (pdf)

 

How can I get more information?

• Download the Nursing Student Handbook (pdf) (includes dosage calculation requirements)
• Download Nursing program conceptual framework (pdf)
• Visit the National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc. (NAPNES)
• Visit allnurses.com
• Visit the Accreditation Commission for Nursing Education (ACEN) .
• Visit the PA State Board of Nursing
• HACC-approved credential evaluation service (pdf)

Who can I contact for more information? 
*Please sign up for (and attend) a nursing information session or watch the YouTube recorded version - see above.
Please contact an Admissions Counselor, by phone at 800-ABC-HACC, or by email at start@hacc.edu

Practical Nursing Program, Harrisburg Campus 
Nursing Program Office — Harrisburg Campus
Select Medical, Room 218
One HACC Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110
 

Practical Nursing Program, Lancaster Campus
Main Building, Room 215 
1641 Old Philadelphia Pike 
Lancaster, PA 17602
 

Practical Nursing Program Office, York Campus
Leader Building, Room 150
2010 Pennsylvania Avenue
York, PA 17404