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 Gadsden State 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 composite 18, national or residual (no superscores; SAT may be converted); 2.5 GPA on ENG 101, MTH 100 or higher (not MTH 116), BIO 201 and BIO 202 with C or better, 2.0 cumulative. Spring 2027 cohort at the Valley Street Campus: applications Aug 3 to Oct 23, 2026 at 4 pm. Letter of good standing required if previously enrolled in another nursing program.
