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 James Sprunt Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examTEAS
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Transcripts
Prerequisite courses
Background check
Drug screen
Fall 2027 PN application packet (Word file linked on the page): deadline for first consideration February 1, 2027; ATI TEAS total 58.7% minimum taken on or after May 1, 2024; high school or college biology with C or better within 10 years; must be on the NC Nurse Aide I Registry by July 1; college-level English and math placement (high school GPA 2.8 or equivalent). Selection by point sheet; background check and drug screen after orientation.
