Practical Nursing Diploma
Program Description: Practical Nurses (LPNs) are a vital part of the healthcare community. They are involved in direct patient care, administering medications, monitoring equipment, changing dressings, preparing food trays, feeding and bathing and managing patients, dressing patients, maintaining patient charts, taking vital signs and pulse rates. Practical Nursing is ideal for you if you are interested in the close, interpersonal aspects of healthcare.
Aside from academic coursework, as a Practical Nursing student, you will receive extensive clinical experience, supervised in area hospitals by the hospital personnel and Columbus Technical College healthcare professionals.
This program prepares you to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing.
Career Information and Occupational Outlook:
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses: O*Net
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses: Occupational Outlook Handbook
Length of Program: 95 Credit Hours
Program Admission Requirements:
- Present official documentation of an earned high school diploma or official GED scores.
- Be at least 17 years old.
- Present appropriate test scores, or present a college transcript documenting college-level English and mathematics with grades of “C” or better.
- Successfully complete a Level I Background Check.
- Complete prerequisite courses by the end of fall quarter for winter quarter admission or by the end of spring quarter for summer quarter admission.
- Submit Letter of Intent, Personal Data Form, Receipt for Background Check, and Immunization Form on or before November 1st for winter quarter admission, or on or before May 1st for summer quarter admission.
- Effective January 1, 2008, any student wishing to compete for the Practical Nursing Program must take the Pre-Entrance TEAS exam. This requirement will be effective immediately for the competing class for Summer 2008 and beyond. Students may schedule to take the exam at the testing center. The TEAS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) has more information and instructions for the TEAS exam.
- No provisional admission allowed in the program.
Estimated Cost:
All costs are estimated and subject to change without notice. Tuition, fees and books are not included.
| Malpractice Insurance | $ 17.50 |
| ATI Exam Fees |
$ 64.00 |
| Nurse PAC (lab supplies) | $ 65.00 |
| Uniforms (ordered at CTC) | $200.00 |
| Nursing Cap (females) |
$ 14.50 |
| Lamp of Learning (males) |
$ 5.00 |
| Nursing Pin | $ 45.00 |
| Ga. LPN Board Application fee |
$ 40.00 |
| NCLEX fee | $200.00 |
| Background Check | $48.50 |
Suggested Sequence
* Indicates courses ranked for admission
| Quarter |
Course |
Description |
Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
| 1ST Qtr Pre-Req |
SCT 100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
3 |
| ENG 101* |
Basic English |
5 |
5 |
| MAT 101* |
Basic Math |
5 |
5 |
| AHS 109 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
3 |
| |
Total |
16 |
16 |
| 2nd Qtr Pre-Req |
AHS 101* |
Human Anatomy and Physiology |
5 |
5 |
| PSY 101 |
Basic Psychology |
5 |
5 |
| AHS 104* |
Introduction to Healthcare |
5 |
3 |
| |
Total |
15 |
13 |
| 3rd Qtr |
AHS 103 |
Nutrition and Diet Therapy |
2 |
2 |
| NSG 110 |
Nursing Fundamentals |
10 |
10 |
| AHS 102 |
Drug Calculations and Administration |
4 |
3 |
| |
Total |
16 |
15 |
| 4th Qtr |
NSG 112 |
Med-Surgical Nursing I |
9 |
9 |
| NPT 112 |
Med-Surgical Nursing I Practicum |
21 |
7 |
| |
Total |
30 |
16 |
| 5th Qtr |
NSG 113 |
Med-Surgical Nursing II |
9 |
9 |
| NPT 113 |
Med-Surgical Nursing II Practicum |
21 |
7 |
| |
Total |
30 |
16 |
| 6th Qtr |
NSG 212 |
Pediatric Nursing |
5 |
5 |
| NPT 212 |
Pediatric Nursing Practicum |
6 |
2 |
| NSG 213 |
Obstetrical Nursing |
5 |
5 |
| NPT 213 |
Obstetrical Nursing Practicum |
9 |
3 |
| NSG 215 |
Nursing Leadership |
7 |
2 |
| NPT 215 |
Nursing Leadership Practicum |
2 |
2 |
| |
NCLEX-PN review (not for credit) |
|
|
| |
Total |
34 |
19 |
Completion of Work Ready Assessment
The content of this page does not constitute a contract between Columbus Technical College and its students on either a collective or individual basis. Course curriculum, fee changes, or additional unforeseen changes may occur after publication. Course offerings are contingent upon adequate enrollments. Please contact the school offering the program for the most current information. Academic advising is available to students prior to registration; this information is not a substitute for consulting with an academic advisor. Last updated: July 22, 2008.
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