Practical Nursing Certificate

PN 21

The Practical Nursing program 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
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. The nursing program covers all theoretical content areas outlined in
Georgia Board Rule 410-9-06( 5a & 5b). A variety of clinical experiences is 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 to be implemented
with new cohorts of students beginning Fall 2024 and beyond. 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.