Practical Nursing | Northwest-Shoals Community College

Practical Nursing (LPN)

The Practical Nursing Program is three semesters in length. Students are admitted to the program once a year. Northwest-Shoals Community College will no longer offer a fall admission into the practical nursing (PN) program. Instead of a fall admission, a summer admission will be offered. The curriculum is currently under review.

The Practical Nursing program enables the student to obtain the skills and knowledge leading to employment in the health care field. Topics related to safe, knowledgeable, and efficient nursing care are included. The program is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the state licensing examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensure as Practical Nurses. Graduation from the program however, does not guarantee Board of Nursing approval to take the NCLEX-PN licensing examination.

PRACTICAL NURSING GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The admission criteria is currently under review and is subject to change.

PN applicants must have a minimum 18 ACT composite score (National or Residual). For more information regarding the Residual ACT testing dates, times and the scheduling process, please contact the Phil Campbell Testing Center at 256-331-6297 or the Shoals Testing Center at 256-331-5282. The residual ACT may not be taken more than once every 60 days.

See the Online Catalog for Latest Admission and Program Requirements

Practical Nursing Program Information / Application Packet - Currently Unavailable

To view a listing of transfer requirements and the transfer policy, please view the online College catalog.

The Practical Nursing program is approved by the Alabama State Board of Nursing.
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For more information, please contact Brittney Humphres, Director of Nursing Education at bhumphres@nwscc.edu or 256-331-6207/5337

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