Tri-State Business Institute

Do you feel like you're just treading water? Are you looking for not just a job—but a career? The answer is Tri-State Business Institute.

TSBI's programs are perfect for highly motivated students who want a professional career they can be proud of. Our convenient Erie location makes for a no-hassle learning experience.

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Only a short while ago, it was unusual for people to live beyond their 70s. With new medical technology, that age is rising, and the people who are living longer tend to have a greater need for nursing care. These patients need help in hospitals, in assisted-living or retirement facilities, and in their homes.

The people who are living longer owe their increased life expectancy to new technologies and procedures. These procedures can be done in clinics and outpatient care facilities, as well as hospitals. Each facility needs a full staff, including practical nurses.

The demand for nursing is extremely high in the Erie area and across the nation. Tri-State Business Institute's new School of Practical Nursing will prepare you for work in the medical field, enabling you to provide patient care in hospitals, doctors' offices, clinics, schools and home environments.

Our accredited program will give you the knowledge and the clinical skills you need to take the NCLEX-PN licensing exam (State licensure) and qualify you for employment as a practical nurse. The practical nursing program is purposely developed from simple to complex, introducing skills and concepts each term to coordinate with clinical experiences. Our school offers flexible schedules, including morning and afternoon classes, to fit your lifestyle.