Evening and weekend classes are designed for individuals who are unable to attend college during traditional day hours. Upon successful completion of the PN program, the student is awarded a certificate in Practical Nursing.

  • The Practical Nursing Certificate Program length is three semesters (12 months). Students may apply for Spring or Fall admissions.
  • Accepted students will attend Bishop State Community College three to four days/evenings per week followed by course work and/or clinical schedules on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Practical Nursing Certificate program graduates may be eligible for licensure with the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN), upon approval by a state board.
  • Graduates of this program may also apply for the Career Mobility (LPN to RN) program to complete the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in nursing after having passed the NCLEX-PN exam.

Practical Nursing (PN) Stand-Alone Program Application

Nursing Program Admissions Cycles

~FALL SEMESTER: Application is open March 15 - May 15 until 11:59pm.

~SPRING SEMESTER: Application is open September 15 - October 31 until 11:59pm.

Minimum Admission Requirements

Please refer to the Minimum Admissions Requirement document. The ACT is now required for all nursing program admissions. There is no expiration date on the ACT. The TEAS test is no longer accepted. Due to the fast-paced structure of the program, it is recommended that applicants take most of their General Education core courses prior to beginning the nursing coursework.



DEADLINES FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION:

Reinstatement Students ONLY must submit this application by these deadlines:
~FALL SEMESTER: August 5 at 11:59pm
~SPRING SEMESTER: December 15 at 11:59pm
~SUMMER SEMESTER: May 8 at 11:59pm

TRANSFER Students must submit this application by these deadlines:
~FALL SEMESTER: May 15th at 11:59pm
~SPRING SEMESTER: October 31st at 11:59pm
~SUMMER SEMESTER: April 1st at 11:59pm

*Only Current ACCS Nursing Students may use this transfer application. Application due dates are subject to change. NOTE: This application is NOT for new student admissions.

Current Nursing Student Reinstatement & Transfer Application