The Licensed Practical Nursing School Coordinator’s position is still posted, but the language of the posting is confusing to interested candidates interested in applying for the position. LPN Advisory Committee member Cleo Mathews is concerned because of inquiries from possible candidates. Several concerned community members are working to get this valuable program back on track.
There seems to be a disconnect between what the West Virginia Department of Education would help Summers County with certification issues and what is in the posting. The program is an intense twelve-month program while the posting indicates it is an eighteen-month program. This will make it more difficult for students and staff and may not meet state requirements.
The cost of training and certification would be much less because it would be on-line and travel would not be required. We hope to have clarification soon.
