Apply to the Practical Nursing Program

Complete our program in just 12 months! Classes begin September 8, 2025.

How to Apply to the Practical Nursing Program

Educational Prerequisites

To apply for the practical nursing program, we require that you have obtained a high school diploma, GED, or certificate from Department of Education for homeschooled individuals. We will need a copy of your transcripts, which will be submitted along with your application and payment of $25.00 for the application fee. You also have the option of completing an electronic application and paying the fee in person or over the phone.

We welcome nontraditional students who have pursued other interests and/or have other responsibilities, and are now looking to further their education and career through our practical nursing program!

Pre-Entrance Exam

Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

Applicants will be required to take the TEAS test which will assess academic preparedness to enter the health science field. Areas of testing will include: reading, science, math, English and language usage.

  • Your overall score must be greater than 50%, and your score in math and reading must be greater than 55%.
  • A fee of $70.00 for this exam will be paid by the prospective student before taking the exam.

Complete an Application

Apply electronically or access a PDF application at appropriate link below for IHP’s Practical Nursing Program. If you have questions about the program or the application process, please contact Program Director, Tammy Sanfilippo.

Submit Application Payment and Transcripts

Payments are accepted during normal business hours of Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:30 pm, at our office on Technology Drive, or by calling: 814-333-5654.

We accept cash, credit cards, and checks, which should be made payable to: Meadville Medical Center Institute for Healthcare Professionals.

Whether you complete an electronic or PDF application for the practical nursing program, submit any official transcripts, along with $25.00 payment for application fee (if paying by check) to:

Meadville Medical Center
Institute for Healthcare Professionals
18282 Technology Drive
Suite 303
Meadville, PA 16335

Financial Aid Options for the Practical Nursing Program

Due to the fact that our school is still a fairly new organization, the Institute for Healthcare Professionals is not participating in Federal Title IV funding programs at this point in time. However, we do have alternative funding resources for students to explore. These include:  
MMC Tuition Discount
This program is designed to support students in their educational journey while strengthening the local healthcare workforce.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) — PA CareerLink
WIOA is a federally funded program designed to provide eligible individuals with access to employment, education, training, and support services to help them succeed in the labor market. The Practical Nursing Program is an approved WIOA training provider, and eligible students may receive financial support to help cover the cost of tuition, books, uniforms, and related expenses.
George Wright
Students enrolled in eligible programs may apply for an interest-free loan of up to $20,000 through the George W. Wright Student Aid Fund to assist with college tuition and college-related fees.
  For complete details on these funding programs and tuition for the Practical Nursing Program, download our tuition packet at the link below.

Contact Our Financial Aid Officer

Danielle Kightlinger, MBA
Financial Aid Officer, Institute for Healthcare Professionals

Accredited by:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)The Meadville Medical Center Institute for Healthcare Professionals Practical Nursing program at Meadville Medical Center, located in Meadville, PA, is in accordance with ACEN standards, and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN):

3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326

Phone: 404-975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Nursing program is continuing accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at: www.acenursing.org.

Approved by:

Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing | Initial Approval
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