Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing

Wood County Technical Center-Practical Nursing is a public vocational school located in the small city of Parkersburg, WV. The center enrolls 30 students (IPEDS 2023) and maintains a retention rate of 100% (IPEDS 2023), meaning all enrolled students continued their training without withdrawing. It holds a quality score of 66.67 out of 100 on SkillPlum.

The center specializes in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, offering a certificate program designed for completion in one to two years. This focused single-program approach allows the institution to concentrate all instructional resources on preparing students for LPN licensure and entry into the healthcare workforce. The program covers the foundational clinical skills and knowledge needed to provide patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.

Located in Parkersburg along the Ohio River in northwestern West Virginia, the center serves a region where healthcare professionals are in consistent demand. The small cohort of 30 students allows for close mentorship and hands-on clinical training, providing a local option for students pursuing practical nursing careers without leaving their community.