Home to more than 3,800 students, Atlanta Technical College is a public, two-year, post-secondary institution. The school's diploma degree program in practical nursing requires coursework in English, psychology, anatomy, nutrition and computing. Students complete two clinical rotations in surgical nursing as a part of the course requirements. Federal and state financial aid programs are available for qualified students. Atlanta Technical College provides on-site child care for students who have children. The school's career placement center boasted a 98 percent job placement rate for students in 2007 and provides assistance with interview preparation, resume writing and job searches for all graduates. Atlanta Technical College guarantees all training programs for two years; if a graduate's employer feels her skills are lacking, the school will provide retraining free of charge.
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway Southwest
Atlanta, GA 30310
404-225-4400
atlantatech.edu
A public institution serving Banks, Barrow, Dawson, Forsyth, Hall, Jackson, Lumpkin, and North Fulton counties, Lanier Technical College's main campus in Oakwood is home to more than 3,250 students. The diploma degree program requires approximately 18 months to complete. The required curriculum includes courses in leadership, obstetrics and gynecology, and pediatrics in addition to five clinical rotations. In addition to federal and state financial aid, Lanier Technical College offers work-study programs to help students afford the cost of tuition. Tutoring, personal and career counseling, and job placement are available for all students.
Lanier Technical College
2990 Landrum Education Drive
Oakwood, GA 30566
770-531-6300?
laniertech.edu
Chattahoochee Technical College offers its practical nursing program at its main campus in Marietta and at the branch campuses in Jasper, Acworth and Dallas. Before beginning the program, students must first earn a healthcare certificate, taking classes in English, mathematics, psychology, computer science, anatomy and medical terminology. The professional practical nursing coursework requires 18 months to complete and features four clinical rotations. The career services program at the school provides assistance with resume writing, interview preparation and job research. Financial aid is available for qualified students.
Chattahoochee Technical College
980 South Cobb Drive
Marietta, GA 3006
770-528-4545
chattahoocheetech.edu