Practical Nursing

Terms of Admittance

Every Fall Semester - Cohort of 24 students

Every Spring Semester - Cohort of 24 students (Beginning Spring 2027)

Program Length

The PN program begins every spring (Beginning Spring 2027) and fall semester and will take 3 semesters to complete.

Interest Form

All Applicants must submit the appropriate program-specific online Interest Form for Competitive Admissions.
Please be sure to list the correct Term of Admittance you wish to be evaluated for.

*An admissions application must be submitted before you can complete this form.

Attend a Competitive Admissions Workshop

Applicants for Practical Nursing must attend a Competitive Admissions Workshop. The required workshop session dates are listed below. Students will select the link on the day and time of the event for virtual sessions. No registration is required.

June 25, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab
July 28, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab
~~September 4, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab~~ CANCELLED
October 9, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | VIRTUAL
November 11, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab (Updated 10/30/25)
December 11, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab
January 22, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab
February 16, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | VIRTUAL
March 25, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab
April 28, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab

Selection Process

Ogeechee Technical College sets a specific number of admission slots for each competitive admissions program. All students who meet the minimum requirements for competitive admissions programs by the posted deadlines are entered into the selection process.

For the Practical Nursing program:

The highest total based upon the score on the TEAS Exam; up to 5 points for select certificate, degree, or diploma; and an additional 5 points for successful completion of the ATI Nursing Essentials Course. (See Pre-Requisite Coursework area for more details)
If a tie exists, the highest score from the TEAS exam will determine ranking.

Required Prerequisite Coursework

THERE ARE NO PRE-REQUISITE COURSES FOR PRACTICAL NURSING
Students with any of the below can receive a maximum of 10 points in their calculation.
- 5 points for completion of the ATI Nursing Essentials Course.
- 5 points awarded for ONLY ONE certificate, degree, or diploma.
LICENSURE: In order to receive credit, the student must upload official documentation showing their licensure. Licensure must be active in the state of Georgia and verified through the state registry.
- Certified Paramedic - 5 points
- CMA through AAMA - 5 points
- Certified Nursing Assistant - 5 points
- Certified EMT/AEMT - 5 points
- AMT/ASCP Certification - Phlebotomy - 5 points
- DEGREE/DIPLOMA – 5 points
  - In order to receive credit, the student must upload an official transcript showing completion of a Degree or Diploma program. The transcript must be an official transcript showing the institution attended, Degree or Diploma earned, as well as a completion date.
All documentation must be submitted with the Interest form.

Aptitude Examinations

Applicants must complete the required aptitude exam and achieve the required minimum composite score of 60. More information on the required aptitude exam and helpful study information can be found on the Assessment Center webpage.

Students must take their aptitude examination in the OTC Assessment Center. Scores cannot be transferred in from external sources.

The TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam is a standardized test used by Ogeechee Tech to evaluate candidates for potential admission into a competitive admission program. The TEAS exam is intended to gauge a student's achievement in a medical setting. The TEAS test covers reading, math, science, and English and language usage skills.

TEAS exam scores will expire five years after the exam date.
A student will be allowed three (3) testing attempts within a calendar year on the TEAS. The exams are given several times each semester and attempts can be scheduled 30 calendar days apart.
TEAS scores from other schools will not be accepted.
A student’s first attempt is $40, and a $65 re-test fee is required for each subsequent attempt. Students will be administered the entire exam during each exam attempt. All testing fees are non-refundable.
A student may schedule, find out when the test is administered, and find helpful study resources by visiting the Assessment Center website. Study guides are also available in the Library

Deadlines

The required steps above must be completed before the competitive admission selection deadlines:

Practical Nursing
Fall 2026: July 6, 2026
Spring 2027: October 19, 2026

(Updated 08/04/25)

Selections will be made as quickly as possible from the deadline. All applicants will be notified by text and email of their acceptance or denial for admission into a competitive program.

For information about the competitive selection process, please contact Shannon Mitchell, Executive Director of Enrollment Services, at smitchell@ogeecheetech.edu.