Description

Those enrolled in The Sentara Obici Practical Nursing program can get complete career training in one year while gaining clinical experience at a top-ranking hospital.

Located in Suffolk, Virginia, the Sentara Obici Practical Nursing program prepares students for all aspects of clinical care. Combining theory with clinical hours, students get to do clinical work at Sentara Obici Hospital, ranked by U.S. News as a top regional hospital.

When finished with the program, students are eligible for licensure as practical nurses. They may also continue with the course work necessary to become an RN.

Applications are accepted between June and October. Admissions requirements include a passing score on an entrance exam, a Sentara Obici interview and proof of a high school diploma or GED.

Since Sentara Obici’s is a public program, the tuition is kept as low as possible. However, students who need assistance with tuition may apply for financial aid.

Quick Facts

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Website

www.sentara.com

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$2,538

Out-of-State Tuition

$2,538

Enrollment

13

Students

Total Students
13

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Gender of Students

Women
93%
Men
7%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
25%
Caucasian
75%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%