Frequently Asked Questions
What is Practical Nursing?
Practical Nursing is an integral part of nursing; the practical nurse assumes a collaborative role as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team and functions under the supervision of a licensed physician, registered nurse or dentist to make a significant contribution to improve the quality of care.
Through the performance of selected nursing actions which do not require the specialized skills, knowledge and judgment of the registered nurse, the practical nurse utilizes the nursing process to meet the basic needs of clients.
Who can apply?
All applicants to the NewCourtland School of Practical Nursing must:
- Be 18 years of age or older;
- Be a United States citizen, Permanent Resident, or eligible non-citizen;
- Have official High School Transcript or General Education Development (GED) Transcript.
For more information, visit the Admissions Requirements page.
How can I apply?
Click here to begin the application process.
Where is the School?
The NewCourtland School of Practical Nursing is located at 6950 Germantown Avenue at the Germantown Senior Community in Northwest Philadelphia.
Additional Questions?
NewCourtland School of Practical Nursing
6950 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Phone: 215-951-4212
Web: www.newcourtlandpnschool.orgPennsylvania State Board of Nursing
PO Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
Phone: 717-783-7142
Email: st-nurse@state.pa.usNational League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Phone: 404. 975.5000
Web: www.nlnac.org
