Program Description: 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 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 experience s is 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.
Note: Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.
Program Length: (4 terms) 60 Semester Credits
Admissions Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must be a high school graduate or General Education Development diploma
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Must achieve regular admission status with the college
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Must be current in immunizations
This program utilizes a competitive admissions process. Click here for more information.
The Practical Nursing Student Handbook can be found here
The Practical Nursing Student Handbook can be found here
The Practical Nursing Program Fact Booklet can be found here
For more information please contact a program advisor:
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Asha Anumolu phone: 912-443-5822 email: aanumolu@savannahtech.edu office: 2102-K |
Heather Valentine phone: 912-443-5721 email: hvalentine@savannahtech.edu office: 2136-D |
Basic Skills Courses
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Hours |
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COMP1000 ALHS 1011 PNSG 2010 |
Introduction to Computers Anatomy and Physiology Introduction to Pharmacology/Clinical Calculations |
3 5 2 |
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ALHS 1060 |
Diet and Nutrition for Allied Health Science |
2 |
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PNSG 2030 |
Nursing Fundamentals |
6 |
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PNSG 2035 |
Nursing Fundamentals Clinical |
2 |
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PNSG 2210 |
Medical-Surgical Nursing I |
4 |
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PNSG 2310 |
Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical I |
2 |
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PNSG 2220 |
Medical-Surgical Nursing II |
4 |
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PNSG 2320 |
Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical II |
2 |
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PNSG 2230 |
Medical-Surgical Nursing III |
4 |
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PNSG 2330 |
Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical III |
2 |
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PNSG 2240 |
Medical-Surgical Nursing IV |
4 |
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PNSG 2340 |
Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical IV |
2 |
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PNSG 2250 |
Maternity Nursing |
3 |
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PNSG 2255 |
Maternity Nursing Clinical |
1 |
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PNSG 2410 |
Nursing Leadership |
1 |
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PNSG 2415 |
Nursing Leadership Clinical |
2 |