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Practical Nursing (LPN)

GNTC Nursing and Health Technology programs combine classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experience to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills required for success in various healthcare fields.
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Practical Nursing (LPN)

The Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare students the write the NCLES-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 are planned so that theory and practice are integrated under the guidance of the clinical instructor. Program graduates have the qualifications of an entry-level practical nurse.

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GNTC’s Program Pathways can be used as advising guides or maps to help determine which courses they need to take and when to take them. By following the course of study outlined in the specific degree, diploma or certificate pathway, GNTC students will know the necessary prerequisite courses they need to continue in the chosen program of study.

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  • Practical Nursing (PN21) Certificate

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Hospital setting, Clinics, Home Health, Hospice, Nursing Home, Outpatient

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The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) awarded $37,000 in grants and scholarships for spring semester 2025. Each scholarship included an award between $500 and $2,500 to assist in paying for spring semester at GNTC. Fifty grants and scholarships were awarded to 49 students. “We applaud these students for their excellence and commitment to […]
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Melinda Chapman
Melinda Chapman
Instructor of Practical Nursing
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Practical Nursing and Related Programs
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WCC - 6200F
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Blakely Burgess
Blakely Coffey
Instructor of Practical Nursing
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Practical Nursing and Related Programs
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WCC - 6100-B
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Jimmy Hughes
Jimmy Hughes
Instructor of Practical Nursing
Department
Practical Nursing and Related Programs
Campus - Room
FCC - H-233
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(706) 295-6889
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Lauren Vosika
Lauren Vosika
Instructor of Practical Nursing
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Practical Nursing and Related Programs
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WCC - 6200 H
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