Practical Nursing (PN) Certificate
Affordable & Achievable

Interdisciplinary, Hands-On Clinical Education

Limited Enrollment – Secure Your Fall 2024 Spot!

The Practical Nursing Certificate Program at Cincinnati State provides aspiring nurses the opportunity to deliver evidence-based care in the growing nursing sector and create a foundation for independent life-long learning. 

Our small class sizes are taught by faculty members with clinical experience. The nursing advisory board is directly from healthcare organizations so you can learn alongside the best.

Our curriculum allows us to meet you where you are so that you can get a fresh new start and get the 1-on-1 support you need to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.

GREAT VALUE! SAVE ON TUITION
Begin your nursing career in as little as one year, opening up opportunities to advance.
ACE THE NCLEX-PN WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK
Get all the prep you need in one place for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) by completing our certificate in one year.
HANDS-ON, CAREER-ADVANCING CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Enjoy resume-building clinical experience and hands-on simulation labs with our 10:1 student/faculty ratio.
JOIN A BOOMING INDUSTRY
Enjoy a $54,620 median annual salary and a projected 9% growth in employment through 2030.

Partnering with Leading Hospitals and Diverse Healthcare Settings

Cincinnati State partners with some of the best employers in the region, giving you invaluable experience that leads to a better job — with better pay — after graduation.

SUCCEED IN DIVERSE HEALTHCARE SETTINGS

We value lifelong learning and clinical excellence, nurturing our future nurses so that they can provide top-notch long-term care, hospice care, and more. 

GARNER EMPLOYER APPROVAL EARLY ON

Founded on evidence-based, patient-centered care and compassion, our programs consistently earn positive feedback from employers so that you can experience professional growth early on.  

WE WELCOME ASPIRING NURSES AT EVERY STAGE 

Whether you want to work in hospice, long-term care, or a rehabilitation center, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our Career Center supports all students on their nursing journey. Nursing Student Organization offers a virtual community to encourage students and faculty to share information, program-specific issues, and concerns – just one of the many resources contributing to our outstanding 96% Practical Nursing pass rate.

EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE IS THE HEARTBEAT OF EFFECTIVE NURSING 

We balance clinical reasoning with caring beyond a cure. Our PN Program philosophy is based on the simple fact that nurses promote and advocate for the health and safety of their patients, which is why we teach clinical judgment and the practical implementation of optimal health care.

Steps & Dates

1/1/2024

College Applications Open

LIMITED SPOTS Available! Apply immediately to secure yours!

3/1/2024

RN Program Applications Open

After applying to Cincinnati State, fill out an RN program application.

4/1/2024

Class Registration Begins

Secure your spot by registering for classes early

5/17/2024

Program Admission Deadline

Secure your spot by registering for classes early

What Our Students Are Saying

Our Students Secure Healthcare Jobs Fast

Don’t take our word for it – get a glimpse into just a few of our student successes below. 

  • “The best part about being a Cincinnati State student was that it completely exceeded my expectations of what it would be like to be a 28-year-old college student.” – Adrian H.
  • “The faculty is top-notch and really cares about your success and your future career goals.” – Katelyn K.
  • “I am deeply grateful for the exceptional quality and affordability of the nursing programs at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.” – Mariah S.
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