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Practical Nursing

Nursing is a unique career, offering you the opportunity to touch lives and allow your life to be touched by others.

Looking For a Career in Practical Nursing?

It takes a very special person to become a nurse. You need compassion and strength, as well as nursing skills. We often think of the best nurses as having a passion for helping others. If you have that passion and commitment, West Georgia Technical College’s highly respected Practical Nursing program can help you realize your dream of becoming a nurse.
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Selection Criteria

Application and Deadlines

Eligibility Notice: To be eligible for consideration, applicants must have completed all requirements. Applications that are incomplete will not be reviewed. View selection criteria here. 
All competitive selection programs will require ALL postsecondary education official transcripts on file. If it is determined that we are missing 1 or more official transcripts upon your evaluation, your application will be denied.
Program Application Application Opens Deadline
Practical Nursing (Coweta)opens a new window July 1st September 1st
Practical Nursing (LaGrange)opens a new window December 1st February 1st
Practical Nursing (Murphy)opens a new window April 1st June 1st