This is a competitive entry program. Applicants should meet with their Academic Advisor before applying to the program.
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 Spring 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.
Program-Specific Admission Requirements
- Admission to the Practical Nursing certificate program is competitive, and acceptance to the college does not guarantee admission to the program. Students must first be accepted by the college prior to being accepted to the program through competitive admission.
- Complete the TEAS exam with a minimum of 58.7%.
- Complete the Practical Nursing competitive application before the deadline.
- Applicants must be in good academic standing with Coastal Pines Technical College to be eligible for admission, and all holds must be cleared before registration.
Entrance Requirements
TEAS Test with a minimum of 58.7%
Other Admission Conditions
Students will normally have to submit a satisfactory criminal background check, as well as a drug screen
at the beginning of the program to be placed in a clinical healthcare facility to complete the clinical portions of their educational training.
Program Approval
The Practical Nursing program is approved by the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses.
http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/lpn
Licensure Information:
Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensure required to obtain licensure as a Georgia LPN.
Length of Program
Day Program - 3 Semesters. Evening Program - 4 Semesters. This is a cohort program, and students are required to take PNSG courses as prescribed by the program.
Start Terms:
(Please note these are subject to change)
Alma - Spring
Baxley - Fall
Golden Isles - Fall
Jesup - Spring
Waycross - Spring Semester 2026 (Day and Evening)
Entrance Requirements
- Submit a completed application;
- High School diploma or equivalent required for Graduation: Yes
- Age Requirement: 18
- Submit official high school/high school equivalent transcripts, if applicable;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Satisfy Placement Testing requirements.