Overview
Offered at the Piedmont Summerville, Thomson, and Waynesboro Sites.
| Entrance Dates: |
Fall, Summer |
| Length of Program: |
Three Terms |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
49 |
Program Description: The Practical Nursing program is a selective program. Students who meet the College criteria for admission will be admitted to the College. Students are REQUIRED to attend an informational session during the ranking cycle prior to consideration for acceptance into the program. Information Sessions will be held for one month to allow those students interested to apply. Students will be required to complete an application with a 250-word essay. Applications are not considered complete with an essay less than 250 words. An incomplete application will not be selected.
Students who are not selected for admission may consider another program or resubmit a new selective application by the next selection 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 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 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. The nursing program covers all theoretical content areas outlined in Georgia Board Rule 410-9-06. 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 certificate and have the qualifications of an entry-level practical nurse.
The PN21 program is a certificate program to be implemented with new cohorts of students beginning Summer 2024 and beyond. Students will have to submit a satisfactory criminal background check as well as a drug screen to be placed in a clinical health care facility to complete the clinical rotations of their educational training.
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. 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, 404-975-5000. The web site is https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs.
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, Thomson, and Waynesboro Day Program, Fall Entry
PROGRAM NAME: Practical Nursing
AWARD: Diploma
CAMPUS: Piedmont Summerville, Thomson, and Waynesboro Day Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 1 Spring Semester
Year 1 Summer Semester
Piedmont Summerville Day Program, Summer Entry
PROGRAM NAME: Practical Nursing
AWARD: Diploma
CAMPUS: Piedmont Summerville Day Program
Year 1 Summer Semester
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 1 Spring Semester
Accreditation
The Practical Nursing program at Augusta Technical College at the Augusta Campus, Waynesboro, and Thomson Sites 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.