Program Description
The Practical Nursing diploma program is designed to prepare students to write the NCLEX-PN for licensure as practical nurses. The program prepares graduates to give competent nursing care. This is done through a selected number of academic and occupational courses providing a variety of techniques and materials necessary to assist the student in acquiring the needed knowledge and skills to give competent care. A variety of clinical experiences is planned so that theory and practice are integrated under the guidance of the clinical instructor. Program graduates receive a practical nursing diploma and have the qualifications of an entry-level practical nurse. The PN12 program is a diploma program to be implemented with new cohorts of students beginning Fall 2011 and beyond. Students most commonly will have to submit a satisfactory criminal background check as well as a drug screen in order to be placed in a clinical health care facility to complete the clinical rotations of their educational training.
Mission Statement
The Atlanta Technical College Associate of Science in Nursing Program (ASN) supports the mission and commitment of Atlanta Technical College to produce competitive graduates and provide continuing educational opportunities for professional growth as well as lifelong learning to our constituents. The mission of the ASN program is to educate qualified students to successfully pass the NCLEX-RN Examination, to provide knowledge for career mobility, and to prepare the graduate to assume responsibilities of an RN involving a diverse community in a variety of health care settings.
Accreditation
The Associate of Science in Nursing Program at Atlanta Technical College has full approval by the Georgia Board of Nursing. Information regarding approval may be obtained from the:
Georgia Board of Nursing
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 207-1640
The Associate of Science in Nursing Program at Atlanta Technical College is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975- 5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate of Science in Nursing program has been granted initial Accreditation.
Select this link to view the public information disclosed by ACEN regarding this program.
Programmatic Accreditation
The Associate of Science in Nursing Program at Atlanta Technical College has full approval by the Georgia Board of Nursing. Information regarding approval may be obtained from the:
Georgia Board of Nursing
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 207-1640
The Associate of Science in Nursing Program at Atlanta Technical College is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975- 5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate of Science in Nursing program has been granted initial Accreditation.
Select this link to view the public information disclosed by ACEN regarding this program.
Career Information
Occupation
Registered Nurses
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 18.5% nationally and 13.8% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $60,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
College Admission
Students who wish to be admitted to the LPN to RN Bridge Program must be enrolled full time at Atlanta Technical College and be identified as program ready by meeting the admission requirements listed below.
General College Admissions Requirements
Select this link to review the LPN to RN Bridge Program Flyer.
Fall 2024 Admission Information
The Fall 2024 admission cycle will open April 1, 2024 and end on June 28, 2024.
The following are required to be submitted in order for your application to be reviewed.
- LPN to RN Bridge Application Form (gmail required)
- A copy of unofficial transcripts from all attended colleges and universities
- A copy of TEAS exam results
Nursing Information Session
Attendance to an in-person nursing information session is a requirement for admission. These sessions will be held on the main campus, located at 1560 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30310, in the Brenda Watts-Jones Health Complex (Building H), in the Multipurpose Room.
Select this link to review the Nursing Information Flyer
Attendance to the entire session is required for the student to receive credit. Doors will open at 3:45pm. Doors will close at 4pm and no students will be permitted admittance after the start time. Please be early.
For Fall 2024 application consideration, only the information session dates listed below will be accepted.
The dates and times are as follows:
- Wednesday February 7, 2024 at 4pm
- Wednesday February 21, 2024 at 4pm
- Wednesday March 6, 2024 at 4pm
- Wednesday March 20, 2024 at 4pm
- Wednesday April 10, 2024 at 4pm
- Wednesday April 24, 2024 at 4pm
- Wednesday May 8, 2024 at 4pm
- Wednesday May 22, 2024 at 4pm
LPN to RN Bridge Program Admission Requirements
The LPN to RN Bridge Program utilizes a competitive admission process to select students. Program faculty and the Enrollment Services staff designed the process to ensure maximum opportunity for student success in the program and on the NCLEX-RN examination.
The program admits students twice per year for the fall and the spring semesters.
Applicants must be in good academic standing at the time of selection to receive consideration as candidates for admission. Applicants not selected for the program may reapply during subsequent admission intake periods. Applicants must complete the application process for each attempt at program entry.
Applicants must meet the criteria listed below to be considered for admission into the LPN to RN Bridge Program:
· Candidates must be 18-years-old.
· Must hold a current, active, unencumbered and unrestricted Georgia LPN license at the time admitted into the program. Must maintain the LPN license until receive the registered nursing license.
· Admitted student to ATC, in good academic standing. Completed ASN program application.
· Cumulative GPA 2.5 or higher.
- Must complete and sign application for admission and submit a non-refundable application fee to the college (Business Office).
- Must be admitted into the college and accepted into an approved program to complete general education courses.
- Must complete and sign ASN Program application for admission and submit it by the due date. Applications received after the determined due date will not be accepted.
- Submit official high school or GED transcripts and/or official college transcripts from all colleges attended in the past to the Office of Enrollment Services (see General Admission Requirements).
- Must take and pass the ATI (TEAS) 65% or better for program admission, to be identified by the Student Success Center and faculty. TEAS cannot be over two (2) years old, only the first three (3) attempts will be accepted.
- Must meet all eligibility requirements for entry into ASN Program, including but not limited to achieving a minimum grade of (B) in BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113 Lab, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114 Lab, BIOL 2117, BIOL 2117 Lab, and is less than five (5) years old.
- It is required to achieve a “B” or better in MATH 1111 or MATH 1101, with no time restriction.
- Must understand that Nursing curriculum courses will not be considered for transfer credit.
- After successful completion of general education courses program curriculum, in order to meet eligibility for the ASN Program, the student must achieve a minimum, overall CGPA of 2.5.
- Must have a baseline criminal background check no less than three months prior to beginning the first clinical experience. Name of agency performing the background check as well as the procedure will be shared with student during the beginning of the course clinical component. Students should be aware that background checks are required at various intervals of the program by many clinical agencies. These agencies reserve the right to prohibit clinical experience based on negative background checks. Criminal background checks will be required at various intervals throughout the program, as designated by the program faculty.
Blood and Airborne Pathogens
Students enrolled in Category I and II programs at Atlanta Technical College will be performing tasks in which there is a normal occurrence for exposure to blood, other potentially infectious body materials, and airborne pathogens.
These tasks will be performed in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities for each occupational training program/course. Students will be required to present documentation of Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis immunizations as a result of potential occupational exposure. Students should contact their program directors for more information. Policies and procedures regarding blood and airborne pathogens may be reviewed at https://tcsg.edu/tcsgpolicy/tcsg_policy_manual.pdf.
Program Contact Information
Dr. Katrina Walker
Dean, Health and Public Safety
Brenda Watts Jones Allied Health Building H100C
404-225-4420
kwalker@atlantatech.edu
Dr. Quentin Glass
Nursing Instructor
Brenda Watts Jones Allied Health Building H234D
404-225-4451
qglass@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 5 terms
Credit Hours: 57
Estimated Program Cost: $12,010
Required Courses
Basic Skills (9 Credits)
English Requirement
Select one 3-hr course:
Math Requirement
Select one 3-hr course:
Psychology Requirement
Select one 3-hr course:
Occupational Courses (48 Credits)
ALHS or BIOL Track Requirement
Choose ALHS 1011 or Anatomy and Physiology I and II class and Lab:
ALHS 1060 or ALHS 1090 Requirement
Select one of the two classes below:
| ALHS 1090 | Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences | 2 |
| | Or | |
| ALHS 1060 | Diet and Nutrition for Allied Health Sciences | 2 |
Practical Nursing Classes
Take the following Practical Nursing Courses:
Total Credit Hours: 57
Student Learning Outcomes
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Graduates will be able to provide competent, individualized, culturally appropriate, evidence based care that incorporates values, preferences and needs to patients, families and communities. (Patient Centered Care)
2. Graduates will be able to utilize data to monitor and transform care outcomes while promoting the integration of improvement methods to continuously improve the quality and safety of healthcare systems. (Quality)
3. Graduates will be able to make nursing judgment in practice, substantiated with evidence demonstrating effective use of technology and standardized practices which support safety and quality. (Safety)
4. Graduates will be able to function competently in collaboration with interprofessional teams fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision making to provide quality care to patient, families and communities. (Teamwork/Collaboration)
5. Graduates will be able to utilize technology and information management as it relates to the quality and safety of patient care. (Informatics)