Greater Lowell Technical School of Practical Nursing

The Greater Lowell Technical School of Practical Nursing is a 40-week, full-time Certificate program with 1,097 hours of classroom and 522 hours of clinical instruction. Clinical experience is designed to assist students in the application of classroom theory within various healthcare facilities in the community. After completing the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council of Licensing Examination (NCLEX) for Practical Nursing. To accommodate diverse schedules, both a daytime and an evening division are offered. In August, 40 students are admitted to each division for a total enrollment of 80 students. The application and testing process begins in December for the following August class.

Class of 2022 - 63 Graduates - 84% first time NCLEX Licensure pass rate; 97% Placement rate

Class of 2023 - 66 Graduates - 86% first time NCLEX Licensure pass rate; 98% Placement rate

Class of 2024 - 67 Graduates - 92% first time NCLEX Licensure pass rate; 96% Placement rate

Class of 2025 - 58 Graduates - 93.1% first time NCLEX Licensure pass rate

Effective August 9, 2024 has achieved initial candidacy to Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).  The site visit for initial Accreditation of the Practical Nursing Program is scheduled for October 27, 2026 thru October 29, 2026.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400  Atlanta, GA 30326 Call ACEN at 404-975-5000 or Search ACEN Programs

Greater Lowell Technical School of Practical Nursing is fully approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.

The institution received reaffirmation of accreditation on June 11, 2025  with the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.  In addition, it states that persons wishing to make comments should either write to the Executive Director of the Commission, Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, Georgia 30350, or submit their comments through the Council website. Persons making comments have provided their names and mailing addresses.

Graduating from Greater Lowell Technical School of Practical Nursing will qualify a student to work in Mass upon successful attainment of licensure.  Individuals intending to practice outside of Massachusetts can refer to the NCSBN web site  and should discuss with the Director of the school about the applicant's ability to license in a state other than Massachusetts. 

Mission Statement

Greater Lowell Technical School of Practical Nursing supports the values and goal of our parent institution and commits to provide students with a dynamic academic and technical education to prepare them with the knowledge, skills, and attributes needed to be successful in their chosen profession. We prepare and encourage students to be lifelong learners while realizing and pursuing their individual potential for personal and professional success.