Program Information

The Practical Nursing Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare graduates for entry-level employment as a practical nurse. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills. Completion of this program of study leads to a diploma in Practical Nursing. Program graduates are eligible to sit for the State Board licensure examination.

A graduate may find employment as a practical nurse or in related employment.

Our Programs:

Nursing (A.D.N.)
Practical Nursing - Diploma
Patient Care Assisting (CNA) - Technical Certificate of Credit

Program Syllabi

Program Course Descriptions

Faculty Information

Elizabeth Stargell Faculty/Nursing Office: West Campus estargell@westgatech.edu (706) 756-4567 Fax: (706) 756-4664 B.S., Nursing, LaGrange College B.A., Psychology, Fisk University Nashville, TN

Sandy Burke Faculty/Nursing Office: West Campus sburke@westgatech.edu (706) 756-3523 Fax: (706) 756-4664 M.S., Nursing, Georgia State University

Carroll Hunter Evening LPN Director Office: West Campus chunter@westgatech.edu (706) 756-3524 Fax: (706) 756-4664

Pam Parmer Faculty/Patient Care Assisting (CNA) Co-advisor to SkillsUSA-VICA Office: West Campus pparmer@westgatech.edu (706) 756-4581 Fax: (706) 756-4664 Diploma, Registered Nursing, Piedmont Hospital School of Nursing