Horry-Georgetown Technical College LPN Program in Conway, SC

The LPN program at Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career as a Licensed Practical Nurse. This program provides a comprehensive foundation in nursing principles and practices, enabling graduates to provide competent and compassionate patient care under the direction of registered nurses or physicians. Students will learn essential skills in areas such as medication administration, wound care, vital signs monitoring, and patient education. The curriculum encompasses a broad range of subjects, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, and specialized areas like maternal-newborn and pediatric nursing. A key component of the program is the hands-on clinical experience gained through rotations in various healthcare settings. This practical training allows students to apply their classroom knowledge in real-world situations, build confidence, and develop critical thinking skills. Typically, LPN programs like the one at HGTC can be completed in approximately one to two years. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-PN examination and, upon passing, become licensed practical nurses, opening doors to diverse employment opportunities in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and home healthcare agencies.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Horry-Georgetown 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.