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NW-SCC Licensed Practical Nursing Program


The Nursing Department at Northwest-Shoals will implement new criteria mandated by the Department of Post secondary Education for nursing admission beginning with the fall semester 2011-12. Students will be required to take a nurse entrance test- Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS V) created by Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI). The TEAS V will replace the COMPASS reading score as one of the components for calculation of admission scores. The COMPASS must still be given for academic placement for English and Math courses. The TEAS V score is good for three (3) years. A student may repeat the TEAS V once during the semester admission time frame. Students must wait six weeks between taking each test. There will be no cut off score for the TEAS V test. A copy of the TEAS V score must accompany nursing application. Click here for more information.


Esther McAfee-Flippo Hunt
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Deadline: Extended to Noon Friday, June 1, 2012

This program is designed for training capable individuals who desire to become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). The Practical Nursing program enables the student to obtain the skills and knowledge leading to employment in the health care field. Topics related to safe, knowledgeable, and efficient nursing care are included. The program is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the state licensing examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensure as Practical Nurses. Graduation from the program however, does not guarantee Board of Nursing approval to take the NCLEX-PN licensing examination. See Standards of Conduct in the Registered Nursing section of the Northwest-Shoals Community College catalog. The Practical Nursing Program is three semesters in length. Students are admitted to the program - Fall Semester. The admission criteria is currently under review and is subject to change. PRACTICAL NURSING GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum admission standards for the Practical Nursing Program include:

  1. Unconditional admission to the college. receipt of completed application for the Practical Nursing Program by April 1 for the fall admission annually. A minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA on all college work attempted if a student has previous college work. A minimum of 2.5 high school GPA for students without prior college work (GED acceptable in lieu of high school transcript). Eligibility for English 101 and Math 116 or higher as determined by college policy. Good standing with the college. Completion of the TEAS V entrance test current within three years of application deadline.
  2. Meeting the essential function or technical standards required for nursing (See Essential Functions in Registered Nursing section of the Northwest-Shoals Community College catalog.

Admission to the PN program is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. The College reserves the right to adjust requirements or use additional criteria to determine admission.


Alabama Board of Nursing
RSA Plaza, Suite 250
770 Washington Ave.
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
Phone: 334.242.4060 | Fax: 334.242.4360
Website: http://www.abn.state.al.us/

U.S. Department of Labor
Employment and Training Administration
Community-Based Job Training Grant
(CB-17368-08-60-A-1)
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