Practical Nursing
Program Description
Students who are working toward entry into the Practical Nursing Program are admitted into the Healthcare Assistant Certificate, while taking core courses. All students, while taking their core, must be advised by an Allied Health Core Advisor at least once.
Campuses Offered
- Hall
Program Paths
Diploma Level:
Program Advisors
Please send any questions or inquiries for the practical nursing program to ltcpracticalnursing@laniertech.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the application deadlines?
The Hall Campus will admit new students in the Fall.
There are no Spring or Summer admissions.
Application deadlines:
Fall Semester: First Friday in June by noon.
A PN program application may only be submitted after attending an Informational Session. Informational sessions start in January, please look for the link once it appears. There is limited seating so reserve a seat.
You may only apply to the Practical Nursing Program after attending an information session and completing all pre-requisites.
Please submit application, copy of TEAS score, and copies of additional certificates/degrees in one, single email to: PNapplications@laniertech.edu.
When and where are Mandatory Practical Nurse Informational Sessions?
Dates for the Fall 2023 Cohort Information Sessions are available for registration. Information sessions are held virtually.
Attending an information session is required prior to applying to the Practical Nursing Program. Students may register at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-2023-cohort-information-session-tickets-465923909957
Where and when are the clinicals?
They can be anywhere. We use a variety of hospitals, clinics, physician’s offices, etc.
The time varies depending on the clinical site and course. Typically they are 2-3 days per week and are 8 to 12 hour days.
What is the TEAS Test and where can I get more information about it?
The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS Test) is a standardized, multiple choice exam for students entering into nursing school in the USA. It is often used to determine the ability of potential students to adjust to a nursing program. The test is created and administered by Assessment Technologies Institute.
- Study guides and practice tests are available at atitesting.com.
- View our TEAS webpage for additional information.
- ATI-TEAS may be taken no more than two times in a calendar year with 30 days between each attempt. No TEAS test accepted greater than 5 years old. The highest score is used for consideration in selection.
Effective Summer 2021, the Practical Nursing program will only admit new cohorts at the Hall Campus in the Fall each year. Beginning Fall 2022, a cohort of 40 students will be accepted every year on the Hall Campus only.
-Jin Choi-
Practical Nursing Student
“I wanted to do something that was interesting, meaningful, and feed my soul. Nursing has done all of that and more for me. I had several obstacles when I started the Practical Nursing Program at Lanier Technical College due to language barriers. I took ESL (English as a Second Language) classes to help overcome my language barrier. If I made, it you can too!” said Choi. 10/24/2020
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