Practical Nursing Diploma
Turn your compassion into a career. Nursing is a rewarding path that gives you the opportunity to work in areas including but not limited to hospitals, doctors' offices, and long-term care facilities, caring for patients and making a real difference. With our Practical Nursing Diploma, you’ll get plenty of hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment, so you’ll feel confident and prepared for whatever comes your way. And thanks to our small class sizes, you’ll get the personal attention you need from instructors who really care.
Est. time to completion:
15 months*
Credit hours:
86
Cost per credit hour:
$300
Hands-on experience
Get real-world ready with skills labs and clinical experiences, including real-life simulations.
Personalized attention
Small class sizes mean more focused learning.
Experienced faculty
Learn from specialists in their fields.
Practical Nursing Diploma
Curriculum
Overview
The Practical Nursing Diploma emphasizes theory and a holistic care model, taught by nursing faculty who are experts and active practitioners. You’ll enjoy a welcoming, supportive environment with easy access to administration, ensuring your education is both relevant and personalized.
Graduates are eligible to apply to the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) to become a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Practical Nursing sequence and credits
Sullivan 2024 Tuition and Fees
Courses
For course descriptions, see our Course Catalog.
Financial assistance
Financial assistance is available to those who apply and qualify. Talk with us to see if Federal Student Aid, scholarships, transfer credits, employer assistance, loans and grants, or military discounts are available to you.
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*Time length for program completion will vary depending upon the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.
The Nursing program is part of Sullivan University’s College of Nursing, which is approved by the Kentucky Board of Nursing in addition to the University’s SACSCOC accreditation. View licensure disclosures by state.