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 Coastal Alabama Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examRequired
Minimum GPA2.5
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Transcripts
Prerequisite courses
Background check
Drug screen
Immunizations
Health insurance
CPR certification
ACT required with no minimum composite (used for ranking); 2.5 GPA on prerequisite courses and 2.0 cumulative; eligibility for ENG 101, MTH 116 and BIO 201/202. Application windows: summer (Atmore) Jan 1 to Mar 1, fall (Atmore) Apr 1 to Jun 1, spring (Atmore and Thomasville) Aug 1 to Oct 1. Three semesters, 45 credits; tuition $9,180, total estimated expenses $13,286; AHA BLS CPR, physical, drug screen and background check after acceptance.
