Evening and weekend classes are designed for individuals who are unable to attend college during traditional day hours. Upon successful completion of the PN program, the student is awarded a certificate in Practical Nursing.
- The Practical Nursing Certificate Program length is three semesters (12 months). Students may apply for Spring or Fall admissions.
- Accepted students will attend Bishop State Community College three to four days/evenings per week followed by course work and/or clinical schedules on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Practical Nursing Certificate program graduates may be eligible for licensure with the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN), upon approval by a state board.
- Graduates of this program may also apply for the Career Mobility (LPN to RN) program to complete the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in nursing after having passed the NCLEX-PN exam.
NEW NURSING PROGRAM Semester Application Deadline Dates
~FALL SEMESTER Admissions: Apply between March 15 - May 15 by 11:59pm
~SPRING SEMESTER Admissions: Apply between September 1 - October 31 by 11:59pm
Minimum Admission Requirements
Please refer to the Minimum Admissions Requirement document. The ACT is now required for nursing program admissions. There is no expiration date on the ACT. The TEAS test is no longer accepted. Due to the fast-paced structure of the program, it is recommended that applicants take most of their General Education core courses prior to beginning the nursing coursework.
Nursing Program Reinstatement & Transfer Application Deadline Dates
~FALL SEMESTER: August 1 by 11:59pm
~SPRING SEMESTER: December 15 by 11:59pm
~SUMMER SEMESTER: May 8 by 11:59pm
Resources
- Nursing Program Frequently Asked Questions
- Minimum Admissions Requirements
- eWithdrawal Form
- Essential Functions
- Practical Nursing Curriculum Plan
- Approved CPR and Advanced Cardiac Courses
- 2018 ACCS Nursing Program Guide
- CNA Classes Available Through Career Pathways
- Student Achievement Outcome Data
- Apply for Alabama Board of Nursing Licensure
- NCLEX Registration Code for PN STAND ALONE PROGRAM
- US78110400 BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - PN STAND ALONE
Quick Facts: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- 2022 Median Pay: $54,620 per year and $26.26 per hour
- Typical Entry-Level Education: Postsecondary non-degree award
- Number of Jobs, 2022: 655,000
- Job Outlook, 2022-2032: 5% (Faster than average)
Occupational Outlook Handbook Statistics
Accreditations
Bishop State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
1866 Southern Lane, Decatur
Georgia, 30033-4097
Tel. (404) 679-4500
Bishop State’s Practical Nursing Program is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
Tel. (404) 975-5000
Approval
Bishop State’s Associate Degree and Practical Nursing Programs are approved by The Alabama Board of Nursing (ABON).
P.O. Box 303900 Montgomery, AL 36130
Tel. (800) 656-5318
Statement of Disclosure
The Practical Nursing Program at Bishop State Community College at the Main Campus located in Mobile, AL is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
Tel. (404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the practical nursing program is Continuing Accreditation for Good Cause.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at https://www.acenursing.org/sea...