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 Sampson Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examTEAS
Minimum GPA2.0
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Transcripts
Prerequisite courses
CPR certification
Background check
Drug screen
Immunizations
Fall 2027 ADN/PN application window Oct 1, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 via Etrieve portal. Requires completed NC Nurse Aide I listing, AHA BLS CPR card, high school/college chemistry and biology, cumulative GPA 2.0, and ATI TEAS at Proficient or higher (valid 3 years); point-based ranking. PN evening schedule discontinued spring 2024.
