Overview
Offered at the Piedmont Summerville, Thomson, and Waynesboro Sites.
| Entrance Dates: |
Fall |
| Length of Program: |
Four Terms |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
57 |
Admission: The Practical Nursing program is a competitive program. Students who meet the College criteria for admission will be admitted to the College to take prerequisite courses. Prerequisite courses (ENGL 1010, MATH 1012, PSYC 1010, ALHS 1090, ALHS 1011) must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale by the designated deadlines to be evaluated for program admission. Students are REQUIRED to attend an informational session during the ranking cycle prior to consideration for acceptance into competitive admission programs. Instructors will hold recruitment fairs/informational sessions on a rolling basis throughout the admissions cycle, January - May.
The academic ranking order for admission to the program is determined using the most recent grade for MATH 1012 and ALHS 1011. Students can retake a class to earn a higher grade. Students who are not selected for admission may consider another program or resubmit an admission application and a new Competitive Ranking Application by the next ranking cycle deadline. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program. For more information regarding this process, please contact the Admissions Office at (706) 771-4028. Refer to program related deadlines.
Program Description: The Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare students to take the state board examination for licensure as practical nurses, NCLEX-PN. The program prepares graduates to give competent nursing care. This preparation is done through a selected number of academic and occupational courses providing a variety of techniques and materials necessary to assist the student in acquiring the knowledge and skills to give competent care. A variety of clinical experiences is planned so that theory and practice are integrated under the guidance of the clinical instructor. Program graduates receive a practical nursing diploma and have the qualifications of an entry-level practical nurse. The Practical Nursing Program is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing (GBON) and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. The address and phone number is: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, 404-975-5000. The web site is http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm.
Employment Opportunities: Graduates are in high demand for employment in nursing homes, health centers, convalescent homes, hospitals, schools, doctor’s offices, and prisons.
Credentialing (Required): Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to sit for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) examination.
Guided Pathway
You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.
Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.
Piedmont Summerville Day Program
PROGRAM NAME: Practical Nursing
AWARD: Diploma
CAMPUS: Piedmont Summerville Day Program
Year 1 Spring Semester
Year 1 Summer Semester
Students are ranked for admission to the program during the summer semester.
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 2 Spring Semester
Year 2 Summer Semester
Thomson Day Program
PROGRAM NAME: Practical Nursing
AWARD: Diploma
CAMPUS: Thomson Day Program
Year 1 Spring Semester
Year 1 Summer Semester
Students are ranked for admission to the program during the summer semester.
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 2 Spring Semester
Year 2 Summer Semester
Waynesboro Day Program
PROGRAM NAME: Practical Nursing
AWARD: Diploma
CAMPUS: Waynesboro Day Program
Year 1 Spring Semester
Year 1 Summer Semester
Students are ranked for admission to the program during the summer semester.
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 2 Spring Semester
Year 2 Summer Semester
Accreditation
The Practical Nursing program at Augusta Technical College at the Augusta, Waynesboro, and Thomson Campuses located in Augusta, Waynesboro, and Thomson Georgia is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the practical nursing program is continuing accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
Student Achievement Data is available on the program's student achievement data page.