Located in Atlanta, the Atlanta Technical College offers a Practical Nursing diploma program, which consists of 95 credit hours. Although the time frame may vary from one student to another, students must attend the school for at least four quarters. According to their website, this LPN program utilizes academic courses, occupational courses and clinical experiences to integrate nursing theory and practice. Upon completion of all credit hours, students receive a practical nursing diploma and qualify to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Students must be at least 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED transcript to apply for the Atlanta Technical College LPN program. The Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Practical Nurses accredits this school’s Practical Nursing program.
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30310
404-225-4562
atlantatech.edu
Located in Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is just 20 miles North of Atlanta. According to their website, their Practical Nursing program “is designed to prepare students to become safe, competent practitioners in the delivery of health care.” Along with basic nursing studies, students also learn about critical thinking, therapeutic communication and effective decision-making. Fully-equipped hospital simulation laboratories allow students to practice hands-on nursing skills from the convenience of the school’s campus. Upon successful completion of the six-quarter program (97 credit hours), students receive a diploma in Practical Nursing and are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN for licensure. Competitive entry into the program is based on the student’s grade point average (GPA) in specific college courses. To qualify for the program, students must be at least 17 years of age with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the five core courses stated on the website.
Chattahoochee Technical College
980 South Cobb Drive
Marietta, GA 30060
770-528-4545
chattahoocheetech.edu
A division of the Technical College System of Georgia, Lanier Technical College’s Oakwood campus offers and LPN certificate program just 33 miles South-East of Atlanta. The school offers both a full-time and part-time program. The full-time program can typically be completed in six quarters, while it takes significantly longer to complete the 95 credit hours for the part-time program. With integrated academic studies, occupational courses and clinical experiences, students gain the knowledge and skills required to work as an LPN. Upon completing the program, students must sit for the NCLEX-PN. As with the other schools, students must be at least 17 years old, a high school graduate (or GED completion) with appropriate test scores.
Lanier Technical College
2990 Landrum Education Drive
Oakwood, GA 30566
770-531-6300
laniertech.edu