Entrance Exam Testing Dates/Times: Every Monday and Wednesday from 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm. Registration details provided.
Address: 3545 Cruse Road, Suite 100, Lawrenceville GA 30044. Contact: 770-931-5020
High School prerequisites: 3.0 HS GPA, Certified Nursing Assistant Certification, Passing score on Entrance Exam, Official Transcript (5 Years Old Maximum).
Associates Degree Requirements: 3.0 College GPA, Certified Nursing Assistant Certification, Passing score on Entrance Exam, Official Transcript (5 Years Old Maximum).
College and Certified Nursing Assistant Certification: 3.0 College GPA, Passing score on Entrance Exam, Official Transcript (5 Years Old Maximum).
Other PN Requirements
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all courses completed at Mentee College.
Need (3) Letters of recommendation.
Essay requirement on the topic "Why you would like to be a Practical Nurse".
Current Georgia Nursing Assistant License (at most 1 year old).
Requirements For Clinicals
Basic Life Support Certification.
Verification of health and malpractice insurance.
PPD and/or chest x-ray results.
Covid-19 Vaccine.
Record of physical exam with physicians’ statement that the student is in satisfactory health.
Hepatitis screen results (Students should begin Hepatitis-B immunization series) and documentation of immunity to varicella, rubella, measles, and tetanus.
A signed document acknowledging that the commission of a felony before or during enrollment in this program, may prevent graduates from taking the licensure exam to become Practical Nurses (PNs). Also, students may be required to complete drug testing and/or background checks at their own expense prior to participating in internships, practicum, or clinical activities at certain host sites for these activities. (Note: Blank documents are available from the program chair or the Admissions office)
Admissions do not guarantee enrollment in the Practical Nurse Program.
Competitive Admissions: Candidates are granted admissions to the program based on prerequisite courses GPA. Admissions to Pre-Practical Nurse Program do not guarantee admissions to the Practical Nurse Program (occupational curriculum).
Program Costs & Medical Requirements: Tuition ($360 per credit hour); Additional costs; Uniform Scrubs, Shoes, Books, liability insurance, background check and drug screening; immunizations for clinicals; exam fee for certification. More costs may be added during program.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Upon completion of the program, a Practical Nursing graduate will be eligible to write the NCLEX-PN and apply for licensure with the Georgia Board of Nursing (GBON).