Nursing

Practical Nursing Certificate (Traditional Pathway)

Practical Nursing Certificate - (Bridge Pathway)

Note: The Practical Nursing Certificate - (Bridge Pathway) may be available for students who have obtained a certification in Medical Assisting or Paramedic licensure. See below for admissions requirements.

Admission Policy for Paramedic/CMA/CCMA to PN Bridge Program
MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Unconditional admission to the college.
2. Receipt of completed application for the Practical Nursing Program by deadline.
3. A minimum of 2.50 GPA for academic courses- ENG 101, MTH 100, BIO 201, BIO 202, SPH 106/107, &
PSY 210 –from a regionally accredited institution.
4. Cumulative GPA must be a minimum 2.0 at ESCC or transferring institution.
5. Completion of the following pre-requisite courses for CMA/CCMA/Paramedic to PN Bridge-
Prerequisite Courses with a grade of “C” or higher:
● MTH 100 (or Higher-Level Math) (3 credit hours)
● BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credit hours)
● BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credit hours)
● ENG 101 English Composition (3 credit hours)
● PSY 210 Human Growth and Development (3 credit hours)
● SPH 106 or 107 – Speech (3 credit hours)
6. Good standing with the college.
7. Meeting the essential functions required for nursing with and without reasonable accommodations.
8. Completion of the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS ®) taken within three years of
the application deadline.
9. Demonstrate skills competency on medication administration and vital signs.
10. Proof of:
• Active, unencumbered or non-restricted CMA (AAMA) or CCMA (NHA) certification as a
Medical Assistant. Proof of completion of a medical assisting program that is approved by the
United States Department of Education (USDE) and/or the Council for Higher Education
Accreditation (CHEA) with a minimum 560 academic contact hours and 160 hours’ worth of
practicum/externship with program verification. The program must reward a diploma,
certificate, or an associate’s degree.
OR
• active, unencumbered or non-restricted Alabama Paramedic licensure at the time of
application.
Admission to the Practical Nursing Program is competitive, and the number of students is limited by the
number of faculty and clinical facilities available.
Meeting minimal requirements does not guarantee acceptance.