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About »The nursing program enables students to become caring registered nurses or licensed practical nurses, committed to lifelong learning and service. The program provides students with knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to apply the nursing process to individuals and families across the life span in a variety of settings.
Nursing Major
With the exception of a couple of labs, Hershberger was able to complete the majority of the coursework needed to enter the nursing program completely online. “If it hadn’t been for the online courses that PTC has to offer, I wouldn’t have been able to start when I did and I wouldn’t be as far along in my degree as I am now,” she said.
The programs at Piedmont Tech provide students with the knowledge, skills and aptitudes needed to apply the nursing process to individuals and families across the life span. Upon completion of the designated programs, students will be prepared to take their licensure examination. They will be ready to respond to changing health care demands in a variety of settings within the respective scopes of nursing practice.
With continued reports of a national shortage of nurses, there couldn’t be a better time to enter this rewarding, high paying profession. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses is projected to increase over the next decade.
The Nursing program has special program admission criteria which must be completed prior to applying for the clinical phase of the program. A student may be admitted to the college at any time in order to complete prerequisite and general education coursework.
Graduates will assess or collect data about patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. You’ll administer care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients and you may advise patients
on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.
Licensing and registration is required to practice.
Some Job Duties May Include:
Students earning an Associate in Applied Science with a major in Nursing (ADN) can transfer into bachelor’s degree nursing or other health-related degree programs at Lander University, University of South Carolina at Aiken, University of South Carolina Upstate’s Mary Black School of Nursing and Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).
Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Salary and career information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Associate Degree Nursing
Practical Nursing
PTC’s program will prepare you to become a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse, which are among the top ten health care occupations in the nation according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Graduates from our associate degree program are also qualified to pursue their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Our programs are approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing and our Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (www.acenursing.org) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta GA 30326; (404) 975-5000, (404) 975-5020 (fax); info@acenursing.org.
State Licensure Eligibility Information
Nursing is a limited enrollment program that has special admissions requirements. These requirements must be completed before you can be accepted.
If you are a new student, there are three key steps to complete before entering the Nursing program:
Before applying for program entry, be sure you meet the requirements for acceptance. Start by connecting with an advisor and review program requirements.
We've also provided the resources below to assist you with the program acceptance process.
Fact Sheets are designed for students and advisors to review program-specific requirements and program application procedures. Please make an appointment with your advisor to discuss your academic goals and progress, and to develop your individualized degree plan.
The application worksheet is used to calculate points toward competitive program entry.
Our semester-by-semester graduation plans will show you when required courses in your major are offered. Following this plan will help you stay on track and graduate on time.
Associate Degree Nursing
Practical Nursing
LPN to ADN Transition Nursing
Students in the Health Care Certificate that are focusing on Nursing should consider the following coursework to complete the appropriate program-ready and general education coursework needed for Nursing.
We strongly recommend that students review the Health Care Division FAQ to be fully aware of our program entry requirements.
Guided Pathways are designed to assist students in scheduling the order of courses to become program-ready or to complete the Health Care Certificate for their desired program.
Associated Degree Nursing (ADN)
Practical Nursing
Once you’ve taken the necessary steps to become program ready, it’s time to apply to the program.
Applications are accepted for entry into the Associate Degree Nursing program on the following schedule
Program applications must be submitted during the scheduled dates for this program to be considered.
Note: If you haven't already done so, you must apply to the college before completing the Associate Degree Nursing program application.
Applications are accepted for entry into the Practical Nursing program on the following schedule
Program applications must be submitted during the scheduled dates for this program to be considered.
Note: If you haven't already done so, you must apply to the college before completing the Practical Nursing program application.
Applications are accepted for entry into the LPN to ADN Transition Nursing program on the following schedule
Program applications must be submitted during the scheduled dates for this program to be considered.
Note: If you haven't already done so, you must apply to the college before completing the Nursing program application.