Overview
Career outlook
Employers hire licensed practical nurses to provide basic patient care such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with daily needs under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
Getting in
What Augusta Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Competitive ranking by points (130 max): ATI TEAS composite score counts as points, minimum composite 60 required, taken within 2 years of application; up to 15 points for current AHA BLS card, 5 for active Georgia healthcare licensure/certification, 10 for one year verifiable healthcare work experience (HR letter on letterhead). Ties broken by application date/time. Source: PN-Admissions-Point-Worksheet-2026 Revised PDF linked from the competitive allied health page.
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites
The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Augusta Technical College. Open a category to see each one.