Gadsden State Community College Health Sciences Division

Gadsen State Community College offers practical nursing program at the Valley Street Campus, the Gadsden State Cherokee and at the McClellan Center. The Valley Street Campus admission starts in the fall and in the spring semesters. For the McClellan centre and Gadsden State Cherokee, admission is in the fall.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the practical nursing program is very competitive. Applicants must meet the general admission requirement of the college. Additionally minimum 2.5 grade point average and official score on Test of Essential Academic Skills Version, TEAS V are other key requirements.

Course Structure

The curriculum offered to students of practical nursing program is tailored to teach them both general and nursing skills. A total of 49 hours are required for completion of the program.

The courses taught include:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Health Assessment
• Introduction to Pharmacology
• Adult Nursing 
• Maternal & Child Nursing 
• Adult & Child Nursing 
• Psychosocial Nursing
• Role Transition for the Practical Nurse