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Practical Nursing Diploma
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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 are 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.
This program is offered by the
Practical Nursing (NSG) department.
Availibility
Forty students are accepted each year based on course and space availability for the full-time day program at the Forsyth and Oakwood Campuses. Ten (10) students are accepted each odd numbered year for the part-time program at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center Campus. Contact Student Affairs at 770-531-6300 for class times at the Oakwood and Forsyth Campuses.
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Requirements
Applicant must be at least 17 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required
prior to admission.
Official transcripts or
GED scores must be submitted from all colleges
and/or high schools attended for credit.
Take the ASSET placement test or submit
SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
All tests must have been
taken within five (5) years of application
for admission.
Additional Requirements
Students must take the NLN pre-admission PN test with a minimum 85th composite percentile result (nonrefundable fee required). Priority for selection will be given to the students with the highest NLN composite percentile scores. (NLN may be taken up to 3 times only). Students must successfully complete the following courses with a cumulative average of 2.5 or higher in order to be considered for admission into the Practical Nursing program: ENG 1010, MAT 1012, PSY 1010, and SCT 100, AHS 1011, AHS 104, AHS 109, AHS 103 at Lanier Technical College or have a GPA of 2.5 on all previous college course(s). Students wishing to transfer credit from other colleges must have all transfer of credit finalized with the Office of the Registrar at least one full quarter prior to selection into the program. All AHS courses must be completed within two years of acceptance into the program with the exception of AHS 102 which is a nursing course. Students must complete all required developmental courses before taking any core or occupational courses. General core courses may be taken any quarter. Federal Financial Aid is not available for students completing developmental courses only. Students must complete an Application for Selection and submit it to the Office of Admissions by the following deadline: April 1: Summer Oakwood Full-time day. April 1: Summer Oakwood Part-time evening. July 1: Fall Forsyth Full-time day. October 1: Winter Oakwood Full-time day. January 1: Spring Forsyth Full-time day. Students will not be considered for selection unless this form is submitted prior to the deadline. Prior to beginning clinical/internship courses, students must order and pay for a background check and meet background check screening requirements as required by the clinical facility. Cost is approximately $50.
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| COMMISSION
OF A FELONY MAY PREVENT YOU FROM
OBTAINING A LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE LICENSE. |
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All applicants for licensure as a LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE shall consent to a criminal
background check. OCGA 43-1-19. The
board shall have the authority to refuse
to grant, to revoke, or to discipline
the license of any Licensed Practical Nurse if such Licensed Practical Nurse has any of the following:
1) a felony conviction;
2) a conviction for any crime involving
moral turpitude,
3) an arrest, charge, or sentence for
any felony or crime involving moral
turpitude where:
a) a plea
of nolo contendere was entered,
b) first
offender treatment granted, or
c) the
adjudication was otherwise withheld.
A felony includes any offense which,
if committed in the state of Georgia
would be deemed a felony. A convicion
includes either a verdict of guilty
or a plea of guilty. OCGA 43-1-19.
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Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate
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The Certified Nurse Assistant certificate of credit program provides educational opportunities to students that will enable them to care for individuals in a healthcare setting under a licensed nurse's supervision. The student will possess the basic nursing skills and knowledge to provide this care service. Program graduates receive a Certified Nurse Assistant certificate of credit.
This program is offered by the
Practical Nursing (NSG) department.
Availibility
Students are accepted every quarter based on course and space availability.
This program offers day, evening and weekend classes at the Oakwood, Forsyth, Jackson, Winder-Barrow, Dawson and Lanier Career Center Campuses.
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Requirements
Applicant must be at least 16 years of age.
Take the ASSET placement test or submit
SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
All tests must have been
taken within five (5) years of application
for admission.
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Direct Support Professional Certificate
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The Direct Support Professional certificate of credit program prepares students to become Certified Direct Support Professionals who provide support for persons with developmental disabilities and other disabilites including older adults. It also prepares students by providing job skills for job enhancement for the already employed in the field of support services. Graduates receive a Direct Support Professional certificate of credit. This program is offered by the
Practical Nursing (NSG) department.
Availibility
Students are accepted every quarter based on course and space availability. This program offers day classes at the Oakwood Campus.
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Requirements
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required
prior to admission.
Official transcripts or
GED scores must be submitted from all colleges
and/or high schools attended for credit.
Take the ASSET placement test or submit
SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores.
All tests must have been
taken within five (5) years of application
for admission.
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