Degree: Diploma in Health Science

Major: PRACTICAL NURSING (PRN1)

Credit Requirements: 48 semester credit hours

The Practical Nursing curriculum is designed to prepare students to function in hospitals, extended care facilities, doctors’ offices, clinics, schools and private industry under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. The program prepares students to care for acutely and chronically ill patients, to help rehabilitate patients and to share in the prevention of illness. The curriculum combines classroom instruction with laboratory practice and clinical experience in various settings. To obtain a diploma, a student must complete 48 credit hours with a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average and minimum grade of “C” in all courses required for Practical Nursing.

The Practical Nursing (PN) program at Horry-Georgetown Technical College is approved by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Board of Nursing and accredited by the NLNAC (National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission), 61 Broadway–33^rd Floor–NY, NY 10006 (1-800-669-1656).

Graduates of the program may apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses. Upon successful completion of this examination, the candidate will be designated as a Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (L.V.N.)

There are specific requirements, including course prerequisite requirements, for placement into this program. Please see the Admissions Office or an advisor for details.

NOTE: Criminal background checks are required of all students enrolling in this program. Felony or misdemeanor convictions could result in applicants and/or students being ineligible to complete the program. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.

This Page last Modified on 07/16/2008