A three-semester practical nursing certificate program administered on Lawson State's Bessemer campus.
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 Lawson 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
ACT composite 18 plus science 18 (superscores accepted, no expiration; ACT On-Campus scores must be from an Alabama community college); 2.5 GPA on ENG 101, MTH 100, BIO 201 and BIO 202 and 2.0 cumulative. Deadlines Jan 15 (summer) and May 15 (fall), 11:59 pm. Three semesters, 49 credits; ranking up to 63 points. NCLEX-PN 100% (2025), 85.71% (2024), 100% (2023).
