Practical Nursing (LPN) - Certificate Program

The Practical Nursing program prepares students to provide basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians. Through classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experiences, students learn nursing fundamentals, patient care skills, and medical procedures that prepare graduates to work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and other healthcare settings

Program Information for Students and Parents

• Will this pathway require an additional year of college after high school graduation? No
• Will this pathway exceed their 30 hours of Georgia Student Finance Commission (Dual Enrollment) funding? Yes
• Dual Enrollment (DE) Hours Required for the Pathway: 49
• Class Size: 20 students 
• How many students will be admitted per high school in Houston County? 4
• Number of Clinical Hours Earned: 435
• Are prerequisites required? Yes. Students must take DE Biology 2113 and 2114 as a junior to be eligible for this program.
• In order to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) at the end of the program, students must have their high school diploma. Click here to learn more about the  NCLEX-PN.