Program Description
The Practical Nursing diploma program is designed to prepare students to write the NCLEX-PN for licensure as practical nurses. The program prepares graduates to give competent nursing care. This 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 needed 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. Students most commonly will have to submit a satisfactory criminal background check as well as a drug screen in order to be placed in a clinical health care facility to complete the clinical portions of their educational training.
Program Approval
The Practical Nursing program is approved by the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses.
http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/lpn
Licensure Information
Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensure required to obtain licensure as a Georgia LPN.
Admission Requirements
| Minimum Required Age |
16
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| High School Diploma or GED Required |
Yes |
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| Placement Scores for Regular Admission (Accuplacer) |
English |
Reading |
Math |
Algebra |
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60 |
55 |
34 |
N/A |
Other Conditions for Admission
Students most commonly will have to submit a satisfactory criminal background check as well as drug screen in order to be placed in a clinical healthcare facility to complete the clinical portions of their educational training.
Location(s)
Alma
Baxley
Golden Isles
Jesup
Waycross
Basic Skills
Occupational Courses
Total Credit Hours: 57