Practical Nursing

Program Overview

The Practical Nursing curriculum provides knowledge and skills to integrate safety and quality into nursing care to meet the needs of the holistic individual which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential.

 

What You’ll Learn

  • Patient Care Skills
  • Pharmacology & Medication Administration
  • Anatomy & Physiology 
  • Nursing Ethics & Professionalism 
  • Clinical Experience

Career Opportunities

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, home health, and long-term care facilities.

How Do I Get Started?

If you are a new student, complete your admissions steps for the college.

All Health Science applicants must attend a mandatory information session. Check dates and times for available sessions.

The application to your program will be provided once you have attended a session.

Print and review the most recent admissions policy. This is your guide to successfully navigating entry into and completion of your program.

Fall 2026 Nursing Education Programs Admission Policy (PDF)

 

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The Practical Nursing program at Johnston Community College, located in Smithfield, NC, has Full Approval status from the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON).

  2024 2022
Number of Graduates 12 5%
NCLEX-PN Pass Rate

100%

 

100%

 

On-Time Completion

100%

31.3%

Job Placement at Time of Graduation

83%

80% (4/5)

Job Placement with in 6 months of Graduation

100%

80% (4/5)

Johnston Community College PN Program 3-year Average:  TBA (1 year, 2022 & 2025, available)
2023 NCSBN National Average NCLEX-PN (PDF) for all first time test takers - US Educated: 86.67%
2023 North Carolina Average (PDF) (95% of National Avg.; NCBON Requirement): 82.33%