Program Requirements
All nursing courses (PNSG) must be successfully completed with a grade of C or better.
Course Requirements
The Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare students to test for licensure as practical nurses (NCLEX-PN) . 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 knowledge needed and skills to give competent care. The nursing program covers all theoretical content areas outlined in Georgia Board Rule 410-9-06(5a & 5b). 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 certificate and have the qualifications of an entry-level practical nurse. The PN21 program is a certificate program. Students most commonly 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.
Procedure for Competitive Admission Process
The PN21 program
does not require any prerequisite courses such as
ENGL 1010,
MATH 1012,
PSYC 1010,
ALHS 1090, and
ALHS 1011. The application window to submit a competitive electronic application will take place mid-February of every year and is available on the college’s website two (2) weeks before published deadlines.
1. The requirements to be selected for PN21 are as follows: High School or College GPA – 2.0 or greater and HESI A2 score – 60 or greater.
2. Applicants with college degrees must compete in the same areas as those without previous degrees, including the HESI A2 exam.
3. Current CTC students in competitive health sciences or nursing programs cannot apply for another competitive health sciences or nursing program until completion of their current program.
4. All accredited health sciences and nursing programs have state or national guidelines and standards that students must successfully meet to complete the program. However, the curriculum varies widely among programs. For example, some programs operate in the quarter system while others utilize semesters. Furthermore, each program’s courses are structured differently and may be taught in a different order. Therefore, Columbus Technical College will not accept transfer credit from other accredited colleges and universities for previously completed nursing or health sciences program-occupational courses. Additionally, no military credits and/or nursing experience while working in the military will be accepted.