The Practical Nursing diploma 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 eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 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.)
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
The Practical Nursing Program at Lanier Tech has a competitive selection process. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the Practical Nursing Program. Seats are limited and the top 40 ranked applicants are selected.
A PN program application may be obtained on the Practical Nursing webpage. An application will not be accepted until the applicant registers for and attends an information session. Information sessions start in January. Please visit https://www.laniertech.edu/programs/healthcare/practical-nursing/ for more information.
Your Practical Nursing Application ranking will be based on the criteria within the Admissions Points Worksheet.
Overall GPA from all college courses will be used to calculate the GPA for the competitive admission process. If an applicant chooses to take degree level English, Math, and BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, the applicant will receive an additional point for each course towards the competitive process.
Core Classes
- There are 5 pre-requisite classes. Students need a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 of all college courses. A minimum of "C" must be achieved in all 5 required pre-requisite courses to apply to the program.
- All pre-requisite courses must be completed by the end of Spring Semester and prior to the application deadline. The required pre-requisite courses include:
Grade verification will be made with the Registrar with all contingent applicants.
*Equivalent math courses include the following: Math 1113 (Pre- Calculus), Math 1131 (Calculus I)
*The following math courses will not be accepted: Math 1127 (Intro to Statistics), Math 1103 (Quantitative Skills and Reasoning), Math 1101 (Mathematical Modeling).
Curriculum
Basic Skills – Total of 9 Hours
Allied Health-Specific Core – Total of 7 Hours
Program-Specific Core – Total of 41 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 57
Graduation Plan
Semester One
| ENGL 1010 | Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
| MATH 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| ALHS 1011 | Structure/Function- Human Body | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Semester Two
Semester Three
Semester Three-A
Semester Three-B
| PNSG 2210 | Medical Surgical Nursing I | 4 |
| PNSG 2310 | Med/Surg Nursing Clinical I | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Semester Four
Semester Four-A
| PNSG 2220 | Medical Surgical Nursing II | 4 |
| PNSG 2320 | Med/Surg Nursing Clinical II | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Semester Four-B
| PNSG 2230 | Medical Surgical Nursing III | 4 |
| PNSG 2330 | Med/Surg Nursing Clinical III | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Semester Five
Apply for Graduation
Total Credit Hours: 57
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.
Additional Program Information
Additional Program Information
The Practical Nursing Program is a full-time day program offered on the Hall Campus. Once accepted into the Practical Nursing Program, it will be completed in 12 months, over 3 consecutive semesters.
TEAS Exam Information and Preparation Resources
- Students who wish to apply for the Practical Nursing program must take the ATI TEAS Exam. See the following link for information on signing up for the TEAS Exam.
- There is a fee for the TEAS Exam and is subject to change. It can be taken twice in a calendar year and a minimum of 30 days apart. This must be completed prior to the deadline and a copy of your TEAS score must be attached to your Practical Nursing application.
- Students who take their TEAS exam at testing sites other than Lanier Technical College must have their official TEAS score sent from ATI to Lanier Tech prior to the Practical Nursing application deadline.
- The student must meet or exceed the program entry score at the time of testing to be considered for entry. Minimum score to be considered for program entry is 60% composite for the TEAS test. The Practical Nursing Program will accept both the Allied Health and the Nursing TEAS exam scores.
- The TEAS score will be valid for five years. Aim for the highest possible score.
- Please use the ATI resources: The 4 videos, the practice TEAS test, the study guide and use the free tutoring available on both campuses. https://www.laniertech.edu/teas-testing/
- ATI-TEAS may be taken no more than two times in a calendar year and with 30 days between each attempt.
Steps for Applying to the Practical Nursing Program
If you are not a Current Lanier Tech Student, begin with Step 1.
If you are currently a Lanier Tech Student, begin with Step 4.
- Apply to Lanier Tech
- Apply to Lanier Tech online: https://www.laniertech.edu/admissions/
- Admissions Procedures: https://www.laniertech.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/
- Lanier Tech Admissions Application Deadlines may be found at the following link: https://www.laniertech.edu/admissions/application-deadlines/
- Choose Practical Nursing on your online application, you will be placed into the Healthcare Assistant Certificate program.
- Attend the Lanier Technical College New Student Orientation and/or online orientation to set up your email and learn how to register for classes, deadlines for payments etc.
- Complete PN Program Requirements:
- If you are a current Lanier Tech student, you will need to change your major to the Healthcare Assistant Certificate program in order to complete your Practical Nursing prerequisites.
- Enroll in and satisfactorily complete prerequisite coursework listed above.
- Complete the TEAS sign-up sheet. Submit with payment to schedule a time and date. Take the receipt along with photo ID to the testing center on the date scheduled to test.
- Submit TEAS Score: The student must meet or exceed the program entry score at the time of testing to be considered for entry. Minimum score to be considered for program entry is 60% composite. The TEAS score will be valid for five years. Aim for the highest possible score. Please use the ATI resources.
- Hold American Heart Association First Aid Certification.
- Complete American Heart Association BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.
- Prior to the PN Application deadline complete and return Enrollment Application for Practical Nursing to the Practical Nursing Department via email to: PNapplications@laniertech.edu
Transfer Students to Lanier Technical College to apply to the PN Program
If you are a transfer student you must apply to Lanier Technical College and be accepted prior to the competitive application deadline for the Practical Nursing Program. (LTC Admissions). All documents and transfer credit must be evaluated before you are able to submit your competitive application to the Practical Nursing program.
The general admissions process can take 3 weeks or more. Please contact Student Affairs office to begin this process. Students are responsible for the LTC Admission Deadlines for applications for each semester. https://www.laniertech.edu/student-affairs/student-affairs-forms/