The LPN program at Dalton State College is administered by the college's School of Technology. Applicants must submit standardized test scores, three reference letters and evidence of a grade-point average of at least 2.5 to be considered for admission. Students must earn 72 credits including courses in pharmacology, nursing skills and nursing leadership.
Dalton State College
650 College Drive
Dalton, GA 30720
706-272-4436
daltonstate.edu
Applicants to the Bainbridge College LPN program must pass an academic skills test in addition to submitting high school transcripts and proof of immunizations. The LPN certificate requires of 76 to 78 credits including medical terminology, surgical nursing and nursing leadership. Students are also required to complete a state board review course.
Bainbridge College
2500 E. Shotwell St.
Bainbridge, GA 39818
229-248-2500
bainbridge.edu
The 95-credit practical nursing diploma program at Savannah Technical College covers topics including anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and nursing specialty areas such as pediatrics and obstetrics. Prospective students must submit transcripts and either standardized test scores or scores from a placement examination taken at Savannah Technical College and attend an online orientation session before starting the program.
Savannah Technical College
5717 White Bluff Road
Savannah, GA 31405
912-443-5700
savannahtech.edu
Graduates of the practical nursing diploma program at Valdosta Technical College are prepared to take the state licensing exam and work in general nursing or specialty areas. Applicants are considered based on a review of placement test scores, standardized test scores and transcripts. After completing core courses in nutrition, anatomy and liberal arts, students take required courses covering topics such as drug administration, nursing fundamentals and nursing specialties such as surgical, pediatric and obstetric nursing.
Valdosta Technical College
4089 Val Tech Road
Valdosta, GA 31602
229-333-2100
valdostatech.edu