Nursing - PN

Specific Admission Requirements for Program
Applicants must meet HGTC admission requirements prior to completing a nursing application. Applicants will be accepted into the Nursing - PN program by completing a weighted admission form. Students with the highest scores will receive admission to the program. A waiting list of applicants will not be maintained for future admission. An applicant who receives notification that he/she was not admitted to the program must resubmit the Nursing - PN Application by the program application deadline date to be considered for admission to the next available class. Program admissions application is available above under admissions information.

• Criminal Background Check 
• Urine Drug Screening 
• Submit a Health Sciences Division Student Health Record Form indicating the candidate can perform the physical tasks required in the program prior to enrollment in the first nursing course.
• Complete and pass the General Hospital Orientation.
• Proof of CPR certification for Health Care Providers prior to enrollment in the first nursing course and throughout curriculum.
• GPA of 2.5 or better on all required general education and support courses. A minimum grade of "C" is also required in all courses required for Nursing - PN.
• Have met one of the following two admission options:
  • Be eligible for BIO 210, ENG 101 and MAT 155 or equivalent and taken the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS-V) with a minimum score of 65 and at least a 2.5 GPA for the Practical Nursing core courses completed. Scores are valid for 2 years from date of testing. Students may retest every 3 months. (BIO has a 5 year time limit. For BIO 210 and BIO 211, a 10 year time limit applies to applicants who hold a Bachelor’s or Masters degree. Math has a 10 year time limit). 
  • Have taken the TEAS within the last 2 years and scored a minimum of 58.7 and successful completion of all 5 Health Science Nursing Core Courses  (BIO 210, BIO 211, ENG 101, MAT 155 or equivalent and PSY 201) with a minimum grade of "C" and a GPA of at least 2.5. (BIO has a 5 year time limit. For BIO 210 and BIO 211, a 10 year time limit applies to applicants who hold a Bachelor’s or Masters degree. Math has a 10 year time limit). 
• Payment of a non-refundable tuition deposit.
• All applicants must be at least 17 years of age by the semester of admittance to PNR 110
• For students seeking transfer credits from other institutions, see the Nursing Student Handbook.
• Other expenses for which you are responsible may include, but are not limited to: purchasing scrubs and shoes, gas and transportation to clinical sites, Licensing Exam fees of $300 -$400.

Course Sequence and Progression Requirements
A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for all PNR-prefixed courses for progression and graduation. Grade below "C" are considered course failures. For further information regarding progression, see the Nursing Student Handbook.

The Practical nursing program at Horry-Georgetown Technical College at the Grand Strand Campus and Georgetown Campuses located in Myrtle Beach and Georgetown, South Carolina, is accredited by the:

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program.

For more information on HGTC's accreditations, visit our accreditations page.

Admissions Information

• Program Admissions Application
• STEPS Session

Student Resources

• Nursing Student Handbook
• Program Cost

Forms

• Clinical Skills Checklist
• Clinical Requirements
• Background Check
• Nursing Readmission Form

A well-qualified nursing staff is essential for high-quality healthcare. This ongoing need presents graduates of HGTC's Nursing program with a wealth of employment opportunities and excellent earning potential. Nurses may find employment in the following settings:

For more information about careers, visit O*Net Online for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Horry-Georgetown Technical College's Career Services for more employment resources.

Program Effectiveness/Outcomes

Mission Statement
The Horry-Georgetown Technical College Department of Nursing is committed to supporting and implementing the mission statement of the College by:
a) Providing quality educational programs that prepare competent practical nursing and associate degree nursing graduates for entry level employment in a variety of contemporary health care environments and thereby contribute to meeting health care needs and supporting economic progress of the diverse communities served.
b) Promoting a student-centered learning environment that fosters the development of nursing professionals who demonstrate a commitment to safe, patient-centered care through effective clinical decisions, collaborative skills, and technological proficiency.
c) Providing an educational foundation that inspires a commitment to lifelong career education and professional growth.
d) Supporting the creation of alternative avenues for entry into nursing education programs that addresses community needs.

Learning Outcomes
1. Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a safe environment
within heath care settings.
2. Make decisions using critical thinking and information technology, which
reflect competence in practical nursing judgments and problem solving skills.
3. Deliver effective coordinated patient care by communicating and
collaborating with other health care team members.
4. Practice within ethical, legal, and regulatory standards for licensed practical
nurses.
5. Administer patient centered care that combines recognition of individual
needs with a respect for diversity.

Applicants to the Nursing-PN program should be aware a current, unrestricted license may be required to practice in the state in which you intend to reside/practice. Each state is unique in its licensure requirements. Students are encouraged to reach out to the program chair for more information and assistance with understanding professional licensure.