Practical Nursing (PN)

A minimum GPA of 2.5 and a 60% score or higher on the TEAS exam is required. The TEAS exam deadline has been extended to April 13th, 2024.

The Practical Degree Nursing Program has specific admission requirements due to enrollment limitations imposed by physical facilities, state requirements and related criteria. All applicants for the Practical Nursing Program will be selected based upon the criteria outlined below:

1. The prospective student must obtain an admission packet from the Nursing Department (618-634-3282; 800-481- 2242) or from this webpage.
2. The applicant must submit application materials to the nursing department by the date designated in the admission packet.
3. The applicant must successfully complete the admission examination “Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) for Registered Nursing from the Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC (ATI).” with a 60% score or higher (Given in the Testing Center).
4. The applicant must be able to prove physical fitness for the program of study by submitting a completed Shawnee Community College Physical Form.
5. Admission to the Practical Nursing Program is conditional pending successful completion of prerequisite courses.
6. The applicant must submit to a criminal background check and drug testing after admission into the program.

Successful Completion of the PN program allows a student to apply for the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. Interested students should seek advisement.

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