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Overview

Tuition $3,162
Licensure pass rate (2025) 94.59%
Duration 12–18 months
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 North Georgia Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS
Apply through School application

What you'll need

  • Background check
  • Drug screen
  • Immunizations
  • Letter of interest

Competitive admission certificate program, 3 semesters, offered at the Blairsville and Currahee campuses. Requires the ATI TEAS, a program intent form, and clinical-site criminal background check, drug screen and vaccinations; eligible for 100% tuition coverage. Deadlines and selection details are in an FAQ PDF not read.

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.

Prerequisites

The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at North Georgia Technical College. Open a category to see each one.

Entrance exams

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Certifications

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Health and background checks

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Application basics

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