DUBOIS, Pa. — Penn State DuBois will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, to celebrate the opening of its new Practical Nursing Program facilities, marking a significant step forward in expanding health care education in the region.
The event will take place in Room 209 of the DEF Building on campus. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the updated learning spaces, meet faculty, students and community partners, and learn more about how the program is preparing individuals to meet growing workforce demands in nursing.
“This program reflects the collaborative work of our faculty, staff, and local partners to support the increasing need for well-trained, compassionate nurses,” said Nicki Dufour, practical nursing program coordinator. “We’re proud to mark this milestone with the community that helped make it possible.”
Certified in May, the Practical Nursing Program is a non-credit, 18-month certificate program designed to prepare students for licensure as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). The program combines classroom theory, simulation, and supervised clinical experiences in area health care settings, and prepares students to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).