Athens Technical College LPN Program in Athens, GA

Athens Technical College offers a specialized Accelerated Option within its Nursing program, tailored for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) seeking to advance their careers. This pathway allows qualified LPNs to leverage their existing knowledge and experience, potentially entering directly into the second year of the nursing curriculum and completing the program in an accelerated timeframe. Admission to this competitive program occurs each summer and is contingent upon space availability. Applicants are required to meet specific criteria, including submitting transcripts, providing proof of an unencumbered LPN license, demonstrating work experience, and successfully completing pre-requisite coursework. Further, applicants must pass the NLN Pre-admission RN Examination and may be invited to take the ACE I exam for potential credit. The program emphasizes practical experience, ensuring graduates possess the essential clinical skills needed for success as registered nurses. This accelerated pathway provides a streamlined and efficient route for LPNs to elevate their nursing credentials and expand their professional opportunities.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Athens Technical College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.