HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE
The practical nursing program at the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit at the Central Susquehanna LPN Career Center located in Lewisburg, PA is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the practical nursing program is continuing accreditation.
The program is also approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Program outcome data indicates our students achieve at or above the national average in first time NCLEX-PN pass rates and enjoy a job placement rate over 90% after graduation. Our faculty also work diligently to maintain a high completion rate for our students.
First Time NCLEX-PN Pass Rate
Program Year First-time Pass Rate* National Average**
15-16 99% 84%
16-17 94% 86%
17-18 88% 88%
18-19 95% 87%
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* Reported in October of each year by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
** Report in April of each year by Mountain Measurement
Job Placement Rate*
Program Year Percent Indicating Employment as LPN
15-16 94%
16-17 90%
17-18 94%
18-19 97%
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*Job placement rate is based upon graduate survey data collected 6 months after graduation. The job placement rate does not reflect those individuals pursuing continuing education as a registered nurse.
Completion Rates
Program Year Percent of Enrolled Students Completing Program
15-16 76%
16-17 71%
17-18 69%
18-19 77%
In April 2021 the Central Susquehanna LPN Career Center received formal notification from ACEN granting continuing accreditation to the practical nursing program through fall 2028.
ACEN
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
PA State Board of Nursing
P.O. Box 2649
Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649
(404) 975-5000
