For Program Information please contact:
Janet Simpson Hardaway,
Chair
Room 2138
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta GA 30310
404.225.4562.

jhardaway@atlantatech.edu


PRACTICAL NURSING - Diploma

The Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare students to write the State Board Examination 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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ATC’s Career Placement Office is available to assist students in finding employment in their occupational fields. Location: Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 128

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Official high school or GED transcript is required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, Language, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

CORE COURSES
Curriculum
Essential General Core Courses
1. Courses  
Credits
ENG 101 English
5
MAT 101 General Mathematics
5
PSY 101 Basic Psychology
5
Total
15
2. Essential Fundamental Occupational Courses
AHS 101 Anatomy and Physiology
5
AHS 102 Drug Calculation and Administration
3
AHS 103 Nutrition and Diet Therapy
2
AHS 104 Introduction to Healthcare
3
AHS 109 Medical Terminology for Allied Health Science
3
NSG 110 Nursing Fundamentals
3
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers
3
Total
29
3. Essential Specific Occupational Courses
NPT 112 Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum I
7
NPT 113 Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum II
7
NPT 213 Obstetrical Nursing Practicum
3
NPT 212 Pediatric Nursing Practicum
2
NPT 215 Nursing Leadership Practicum
2
NSG 112 Medical Surgical Nursing I
9
NSG 113 Medical Surgical Nursing II
9
NSG 213 Obstetrical Nursing
5
NSG 212 Pediatric Nursing
5
NSG 215 Nursing Leadership
2
Total
51
   
 
  Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation
95
  Minimum Program Length in Quarters
5
  Estimated Program Cost


Accrediting Agency:
Georgia Board of Examiners of
Licensed Practical Nurses
166 Pryor Street, S.W., Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 656-3921

Graduates of the Practical Nursing program are permitted to sit for the NCLEX/PN (licensing exam).