THE GARNET PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM HAS MOVED
IT IS NOW THE BEN FRANKLIN PRACTICAL NUSRING PROGRAM
LOCATED IN DUNBAR, WV 304-766-0108
PN Application (Click link to access PN Application page)
Ben Franklin application (click here to access the Ben Franklin Career Center application)
2022-23 TEAS Prep You must pre-register for TEAS test dates by calling the school and paying the fee under the Financial Aid tab, online payment center, TEAS test (at least one week prior). Scheduled TEAS tests will be conducted at Ben Franklin Career Center. Email: [email protected] with any questions.
Click this link for class and TEAS test dates: TEAS PREP 22-23 (Dates and Times TBA)
Program Costs Costs for the 23-24 Practical Nursing class are not yet finalized. Costs will be approximately the same as 21-22 but may be adjusted due to price fluctuations for books , uniforms, supplies, etc.
PRACTICAL NURSINGPROGRAM
PN PROGRAM 2023-2024
** All 2023-24 start dates, orientation dates, and virtual learning dates are pending approval of KCS 2023-24 calendar in Spring of '23
VISIT the BEN FRANKLIN WEBSITE FOR DETAILS.-Ben Franklin Practical Nursing
When: Program start date: Tentative- _________
Orientation week of ____________ (mandatory attendance); Pending distance learning assignments before first day of in-person class with some mandatory in-person classes scheduled
When: TBD (first day of in-person class for 22-23)
Graduation: ___________ (Tentative)
What time: Daily from 8:00 – 3:00
Applications accepted: Until Sept. 2022 - May , 2023
Deadline to register: June 1, 2023
The dates listed above are subject to approval by KCS Board of Education
Requirements:
• Ben Franklin General Application
• PN Application
• Entrance test (see below)
• OFFICIAL high school transcripts or GED/TASC equivalency
• UNOFFICIAL copy of any prior college hours
• Driver’s License or Photo ID
• Proof of health insurance or waiver
• Non-refundable $100.00 Application Fee
• Non-refundable $70.00 TEAS test fee- For class that begins in July 2023
• Agreement to submit to a drug screen and criminal background check
ENTRANCE TEST
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) will be administered starting December 2022. This test measures the content areas of reading, math, science, English and language usage. To register for this test you must pre-enroll at Ben Franklin, create an account at the atitesting.com website and pay the $70.00 fee. This fee must be paid to Ben Franklin Career Center no later than one week before the exam. Payment can be made in person, by mail on online. Further instructions on this process can be found on the “entrance test” tab. Remember your user name and password as you will use this to login to take the TEAS exam.
Applicants may choose to register for the free study/review sessions prior to sitting for the TEAS test. See the schedule for review classes attached.
Applications may be mailed, hand delivered, emailed to [email protected] or faxed to 304-766-0110. Upon completion of the PN program the student is eligible to sit for the WV State Licensing Board Exam for PN.
The mission of Garnet Career Center is to provide adult learners with 21st century educational opportunities necessary to attain their chosen professional and career goals.