When
is your next available class?
We admit classes twice per year, and our next class will start in
September 2008. Test dates for the fall class are available
here.
Do you have
a waiting list?
No. Anyone considering admission to CSPN is eligible for the fall 2008
class.
When is the entrance exam being given?
Please see this page for all the most current
entrance exam information.
Where is
the school located?
Our address is 4600 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. We are on
the southeast corner of East 46th and Carnegie. For directions, click
here.
What
are the application requirements?
You must be 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED with a score of 50 or
higher. You must also pass an entrance exam at the school.
What
are the hours of the program?
Expect to be in class from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Expect to be at your clinical site from 7:00 or 7:30 AM to
2:30 or 3:00 PM. If necessary, evening hours will be from
1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Hours on duty in
Community Nursing clinicals will vary with the individual assignment.
Do you offer
evening or weekend, or part-time classes?
Unfortunately, we do not offer evening or weekend classes. Our program is
full-time, daytime, Monday through Friday only.
Are there
any prerequisites?
We do not require any prerequisite coursework. Applicants must, however, meet
the basic requirements as listed above.
When do classes start?
New classes start two times per year, in March and September.
How long is the program?
One calendar year, or 46 weeks to be exact.
How much does it cost?
For the fall 2008 class, the total cost of the program is
expected to be $9625, pending final approval. This
amount covers classes, clinicals, and labs. There are additional costs for
uniforms and books.
Is financial aid available?
Yes! Financial assistance is available to those who qualify through Pell grants,
student loans, and scholarship money (available through the school and
elsewhere). For more information on financial aid, click here.
What is
the school's FAFSA code?
012248.
Do you
offer advanced placement?
Yes! For more information on advanced placement, click here.
Do you
have campus housing?
No. Students are from Northeast Ohio and live independently or with their
family.
How
many students are in a class?
Each class has seating for up to 45 students.
What's a typical week like?
Students are in class 2½ days per week, and 2 days per week are spent in
clinicals (hands-on training at hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation
centers, etc.) This program is full time, daytime, Monday through Friday.
What
type of certification do students receive?
Upon completing the program, students attend a graduation ceremony and receive a
Certificate of Completion.
Is
the certificate the same as a license?
No. As soon as you complete the program, you are eligible to take the National
Council of Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
How
many students usually pass?
Central School of Practical Nursing is proud to report that nearly 100% of
our graduates pass the exam the first time they take it.
I
think I want to apply. What do I do next?
Use our online form Contact Us to have materials
sent to your home or call our office (216-391-8434). Then, register
to take the entrance exam, and you're on your
way!
(Please note that this is *not*
a distance learning or Internet-based nursing program)
