About
Students in practical nursing study basic nursing skills and such related subjects as body structure and function in wellness and illness, nutrition, pharmacology, obstetrics, and psychology. The clinical experience provides supervised nursing care of medical, surgical, obstetric, and pediatric patients. Both classroom work and clinical experiences are such that upon completion of the course, the graduate is eligible for written examination by the State Board of Nursing. Licensed practical nurses, who have passed their examination, usually work under the supervision of the registered nurse, physician, or dentist.
Students who successfully complete the first term will have earned the nursing assistant certificate as those competencies are mastered throughout the first term of the practical nursing program. Students who receive the nursing assistant certificate may sit for licensure with the state of Tennessee for Board certification.
Overview
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Time Commitment | Full Time |
| Typical Program Length | 12 Months |
| Clock Hours | 1,296 |
| Class Type | Day |
| Credentials | Certificate, Diploma |
| Total Tuition/Fees | $4,419.00 |
| Textbook/Supplies Cost | $1,900.00 |
Program Credentials
Those interested in seeking admission to the Practical Nursing Program at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Hartsville MUST first successfully pass the HESI exam. The cost is $50 The test is scheduled to be given at various times.
HESI TESTING DATES:
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
NOTE: This is a timed exam. There is 2.5 hours for the exam. Please arrive 15-30 minutes early to prepare.
To schedule the HESI exam, please contact Susan McDonald at 615-374-2147 Ext 110
For math and reading practice test questions, please visit www.hesia2practicetest.com
Deadline for HESI:
September Cohort (Lebanon) June 1, 2026
January Cohort (Hartsville) October 19, 2026
Applicants must submit a Fall 2026 Application for the Lebanon Campus, provide passing HESI scores, and complete the necessary documentation in the PN packet.
Appllicants must submit a Spring 2027 Application for the Hartsville Campus, provide passing HESI scores, and complete the necessary documentation in the PN packet.
If you have any questions, please call Student Services at 615-374-2147 Ext 128
Campus Locations
415 Tennessee Blvd
Lebanon, TN 37087
716 McMurry Blvd East
Hartsville, TN 37074
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