The Stand-Alone Practical Nursing program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and proficiencies to provide safe and effective bedside nursing care within the scope of practice of licensed practical nurses. Students are instructed in the provision of nursing care for clients through their lifespan. Clinical experiences are provided at area hospitals and healthcare agencies in adult health, maternal health, child health, orthopedics, geriatrics, psychiatric and other areas of nursing practice.

The Stand-Alone Practical Nursing program is open to men and women; few careers match the versatility, satisfaction, and longevity afforded by a nursing career. Students who have satisfactorily completed the program when meeting eligibility requirements by a licensure board may sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). The program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing. The Stand-Alone Practical Nursing program has a competitive admissions process.

1. Application and deadline dates will be posted on the College website. This nursing program option accepts a class twice per year (fall and spring).
2. Complete and submit a college application to Trenholm State Community College, if not currently enrolled (can be submitted online).
3. Official transcripts from all colleges attended must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office.
4. Students must be in good standing with the college including a minimum overall, cumulative GPA of 2.5.
5. Official results of the ACT (minimum of 18 composite score national or residual is required) OR a minimum score of 58 on the TEAS test must be submitted to the Registrar’s office with a copy attached to the nursing application. The ACT composite score has no time limit. The TEAS test score must be 3 years or less from the application deadline date. The writing component of the ACT is not required for consideration of admission to the nursing option/program.
6. Take the ACCUPLACER placement examination as indicated (exceptions may apply).
7. Prerequisites for the program are:
   • *English Composition I (ENG101) Not required prior to applying.
   • *Speech (SPH106 or 107) Not required prior to applying.
   • Intermediate College Algebra (or higher-level math) (MTH100)
   • Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO201)
   • Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO202)
   • *Human Growth & Development (PSY210) Not required prior to applying.

If NOT taken prior to entering the nursing program:

ORI 101 (Orientation to College) and *ENG 101 must be taken before the conclusion of the first semester of the Stand-Alone LPN program. SPH 106 or 107 and PSY 210 must be taken before the conclusion of the second semester of the Stand-Alone LPN program. Courses must be completed with a “C” or above to continue in the nursing program.

8. A completed Trenholm State LPN Immediate Impact Program nursing application must be submitted electronically when they become available. The nursing program has modified its application process, students can no longer hand deliver or mail-in their nursing application. No applications will be accepted after the deadline for submission. Nursing applications mustinclude the following:
   • Unofficial and complete copies of all transcripts
   • Unofficial copy of your ACT Composite score OR TEAS score
   • Application packet checklist
   • ACCS Essential Eligibility Criteria form
9. Must meet the Essential Functions for nursing. Once accepted to the nursing program, the essential functions document must have the signature and date of view of medical personnel (e.g.MD, DO, NP). The requirements for meeting essential functions for the nursing program can be requested from students periodically during the nursing option/program as indicated. If a nursing student cannot meet the essential functions requirements with or without reasonable accommodations, the student may be withdrawn from the nursing program.

Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the nursing program.

Upon acceptance to the Stand-Alone Nursing program, you will be asked to provide a copy of the following current documents on the Nursing Orientation Day:

• Current CPR – American Heart Association
• Two-step TB skin test
• Influenza Vaccination
• Drug Urine Screen
• Physical Examination per MD, DO or CRNP
• Background Check – (information document attached)
• Essential Functions Form signed by an MD, DO, or CRNP
• Immunization Titers: MMR and Varicella
• HBV vaccination (number 1) for a series of 3. A titer must be drawn after the 3^rdHBV vaccine.
• TDAP
• Health Care Insurance Card (If you do not have health care insurance, you will be asked to sign a release waiver).