A practical nursing program that prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN licensure to provide basic nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
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 Bevill State Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examRequired
Minimum GPA2.0
What you'll need
Background check
Drug screen
Immunizations
No dedicated PN page found; the Health Sciences page states the PN program is Alabama Board of Nursing approved and that nursing entry requires an ACT composite of 18 or higher plus background check, drug screening and health requirements. PN-specific deadlines, GPA and length are not stated (the ADN window for Spring 2027 ran Jul 1 to Sep 15, 2026).
