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Central School of Practical Nursing is Ohio's oldest PN program - the only private, independent PN p Our clinical sites are located throughout Northeast Ohio.

Central School of Practical Nursing has educated seven decades of nurses. Our location is conveniently located with parking available for students. Our program is 46 weeks in length with classes starting every six months. Come see the benefits of our program and complete your LPN in one year attending classes and clinicals four days a week. For complete information, including how to sign up for an entrance exam - the first step in applying to the program - please visit our website, www.cspnohio.org

10/08/2026

New building, same CSPN heart! 💚

It's been about a week since we officially moved into our new home in Cleveland's Career District at 40th & Superior, and we're loving every minute of it! 🎉 We're still unpacking boxes and learning which hallway leads where, but the energy in this building is unmatched. ✨

New classrooms, new space to grow, and the same commitment to training the next generation of nurses. Our students and staff are settling in, and we can already feel big things happening here. 🩺📚

Stop by, say hello, and come see what the future of nursing looks like at 40th & Superior! 👋

09/30/2026

🎓💚 To the newest nurses from Central School of Practical Nursing: YOU DID IT!

This past Sunday we watched you walk across that stage, and we know it took a lot to get there. Long clinical shifts, late-night studying, and all the sacrifices your families saw up close. You kept going through all of it, and now you're heading out to care for others the way you've cared about this dream.

Your future patients are lucky to have you. Go ahead and celebrate, dance, and sleep in (you've earned it!), then go change lives. 🩺✨

Congratulations, graduates. We're so proud of you! 💚

09/15/2026

Since 1937, Central School of Practical Nursing has trained aspiring nurses right here in Northeast Ohio proudly standing as the state's only independent, privately-operated LPN program. In less than a year, CSPN prepares students to sit for the NCLEX-PN and step into rewarding healthcare careers.

Thinking about a future in nursing? Visit www.cspnohio.edu to learn about programs, admissions requirements, and financial aid options.

09/01/2026

Your future in nursing starts here!

CSPN Ohio's longest standing nursing school offers a comprehensive 46-week practical nursing program with IV certification and financial aid available.

Call (216) 901-4400 or visit www.cspnohio.edu to enroll.

08/20/2026

Since 1937, we've been helping people become the nurses their communities need. As Ohio's first licensed nursing school, our 46-week program gets you career-ready fast and financial aid is available if you need a little help getting there. Who's ready to start?

08/18/2026

Nearly 90 years of training Ohio's nurses.

As the first licensed nursing school in the state, Central School of Practical Nursing offers a 46-week program to help you launch your nursing career with financial aid available if you need it. 🩺

Ready to start your journey? Reach out today!

08/10/2026

🌿 CSPN + New Bridge Clothing Is Here! 🌿

Time to gear up and show your pride! Hoodies, tees, scrubs, polos the full CSPN x New Bridge collection is officially available, and it's ready for your closet.

👉 Here's how to order:
1️⃣ Head to medthreads.com/collections/cspn-nb-group-apparel
2️⃣ Add your favorite pieces to cart
3️⃣ Add logos to cart (drop any notes in before checkout!)
4️⃣ Apply code NS5WH2WR73FT
5️⃣ Complete payment — that's it!

Get your gear and represent CSPN and New Bridge with pride! ⭐

06/15/2026

"I want to be a nurse but can I afford it?" Yes. You can. 💚

Money should never be the reason you walk away from your calling. At Central School of Practical Nursing, we're committed to making sure it isn't.
Here's what's available to help you get there:

💰 Cuyahoga County residents automatically qualify for a minimum $1,500 scholarship no extra application needed

📋 Pell Grants and Stafford Loans available for those who qualify

🤝 Our financial aid staff will walk you through every single step you won't figure this out alone

CSPN has been training Cleveland nurses since 1937. We know this community, we know the barriers, and we built support systems to help you get through them.
Your career is waiting. Don't let the cost be the reason you don't start.
👇🏾 Apply today and ask about financial aid options:

🌐 www.cspnohio.edu

📞 (216) 901-4400

📧 [email protected]

06/12/2026

Knowledge is power. And it's back where it belongs...in Cleveland. 📚🏙️💚

You already know the name. Central School of Practical Nursing has been building nurses in this city since 1937. And now CSPN is back in Cleveland bringing world-class LPN training right back to the community that built it.

This isn't just a school. It's a legacy. And your chapter in it starts now.
Ohio's oldest PN program and the only private, independent LPN school in the state right here, for you, for Cleveland. Facebook

What to expect:
📖 Half classroom instruction, half real clinical training built for working adults in the Cleveland area

⏱️ 46 weeks. One year. A career for life.
✅ No waiting list. No prerequisite coursework required.
🎓 Accredited by the Ohio Board of Nursing, the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges, and the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
📅 Next enrollment window coming classes begin around April 1st and October 1st

Cleveland raised you. Now let Cleveland train you. 🌿
👇🏾 Start your application today at www.cspnohio.edu
📞 (216) 901-4400
📧 [email protected]

06/10/2026

Hands-on training. Real careers. Right in your neighborhood. 🩺

These women didn't just dream about a nursing career — they showed up, put in the work, and made it happen. At Central School of Practical Nursing, that's exactly what we're built for.

CSPN spends half the program in the classroom and the other half in real clinical settings so by the time you graduate, you're not just book-ready, you're floor-ready.

Here's what's waiting for you:
📅 Classes begin around April 1st and October 1st — CSPN enrolls twice a year
⏱️ 46 weeks of coursework and clinical training — one calendar year to change your life
✅ No waiting list. No prerequisites required.
🏆 Ohio's oldest PN program the only private, independent LPN school in the state
💺 Each class seats up to 52 students and seats fill fast

Don't wait. The next class is forming now and seats are limited.

👇🏾 Apply today at www.cspnohio.edu
📞 (216) 901-4400
📧 [email protected]

Address

4700 Rockside Road, Summit 1, Suite 250 And 120
Independence, OH
44131

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 3pm
Tuesday	8am - 3pm
Wednesday	8am - 3pm
Thursday	8am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 2pm

Telephone

+12169014400

Website

http://www.cspnohio.edu/

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