Practical Nursing, CER (MN)

Practical Nursing - Upon successful completion of the PN program, the student is awarded a certificate in Practical Nursing.

The PN graduate may be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination, upon approval by the Alabama Board of Nursing.

Admission Requirements Checklist

• Unconditional admission to the college.  Application must be updated if student did not attend Bishop State during the previous semester/term.
• Original transcripts from all colleges previously attended must be on file and evaluated by the Office of Admissions and Records prior to the nursing application deadline.

NEW APPLICATION PROCESS: Application must be submitted electronically through the online application system before the noted deadline. All supporting documents, transcripts, test scores, letters, certifications, etc. will be submitted electronically through this system. Meeting all admissions criteria does not guarantee acceptance in to the program. Please refer to the program website for complete admissions process.

• A minimum of 2.5 GPA for nursing required academic core courses which are:  ENG 101 , MTH 100  or higher, BIO 201 , BIO 202 , PSY 210 , and SPH 106   or SPH 107 .
• Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA at current, native institution or cumulative 2.0 in institution from which student is transferring.
• A minimum of 2.5 cumulative high school GPA for students without prior college courses (GED will be used if applicable).
• Eligibility for or completion of ENG 101 , MTH 100  or higher, and BIO 201  with a grade of “C” or higher.
• Must have taken the ACT test prior admission.  There is no minimum score.
• Good standing with College.  A letter of good standing clearing from any legal, moral, or ethical issues, sent by the Dean or Director of Nursing (must be on official school letterhead) from any previously attended nursing program must also be submitted through the electronic application system.
• Must meet the essential functions for nursing.
• The required number of hours per week varies with each nursing course.  The program is offered during the daytime with set meeting times.  Courses are not scheduled around rotating shifts.
• A cumulative GPA of 2.0 must be maintained while in the nursing program.