School of Practical Nursing

The Akron School of Practical Nursing is an adult vocational education program offered to qualified applicants. The full-time day program lasts 41 weeks. Classes and clinicals are held Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The half-time evening and weekend program lasts 82 weeks. Classes are held from 5-9:30 p.m. on three or four weekday evenings. Clinical hours are during the day on weekends. A graduate is eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination to become a licensed practical nurse.