Pittsburgh Technical College LVN Program in Oakdale, PA

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN) program at Pittsburgh Technical College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent and compassionate healthcare professionals. Students will learn essential nursing skills such as taking vital signs, administering medications, providing wound care, assisting with medical procedures, and educating patients and their families. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics. A strong emphasis is placed on patient safety, ethical practice, and critical thinking. The typical LVN program length is around one to two years, depending on the program structure (full-time or part-time). Upon successful completion of the program and passing the NCLEX-PN exam, graduates are eligible to work as Licensed Practical Nurses in a variety of healthcare settings. Career paths for LVNs include working in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, physician’s offices, home healthcare agencies, and other healthcare organizations. The program likely emphasizes preparation for the NCLEX-PN to maximize student success.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Pittsburgh Technical College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.