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.

February 16, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | VIRTUAL
March 26, 2026 | 2:00 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
May 20, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab
June 10, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab
July 14, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | VIRTUAL
August 26, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab
September 15, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab
October 8, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | VIRTUAL
November 11, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. | ASN/PN Competitive Admissions Workshop | JEK Student Success Lab
December 8, 2026 | 3:00 p.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:

Admission will be based on the TEAS scores
Ranked Highest to Lowest

In the event of a tie: Highest Score from Anatomy & Physiology section of TEAS will be used to determine ranking

Required Prerequisite Coursework

As a mandatory part of the competitive admission process, each prospective LPN student must successfully complete EITHER:

The ATI Nursing Essentials Course

Available in the OTC Bookstore
Cost: $239
Work at your own pace

Once a prospective LPN student pays the fee in the OTC bookstore, they will be added to a cohort. The student will then be able to complete the Nursing Essentials course at their own pace. All students seeking to be in the upcoming LPN cohort must successfully complete the Nursing Essentials course.

In order to receive credit, students must submit/upload their Certificate of Completion with their Interest Form for Competitive Admissions before the deadline.

OR

Submit Documentation of One of the Below:

Allied Health TCC
Diploma
Degree

In order to receive credit, the students must submit/upload an official transcript showing completion of an Allied Health TCC, a Diploma, or a Degree program, as well as the completion date, with their Interest Form for Competitive Admissions before the deadline.

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

Good Behavioral Standing:

Applicants must be free of any academic misconduct violations, such as documented plagiarism, cheating, or other violations of the OTC Student Code of Conduct.

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.