Lurleen B. Wallace Community College Nursing Program Review

The Lurleen B. Wallace Community College (LBWCC)  is a part of the Alabama Community College System serving the Butler, Coffee, Covington, Crenshaw, and Geneva counties. This institution provides community programs such as sports, theatre, public golf courses as well as others. They pride themselves on educating individuals on how to be a creative and flexible addition to the workplace and offer courses in personal enrichment in addition to professional advancement.

Lurleen Wallace Community College Nursing Program Review

The Lurleen Wallace Community College offers a Practical Nursing (LPN) Certificate program and an Associate Degree Nursing (RN) Mobility Program.  These programs offer an entry level education into the nursing field. Lurleen Wallace Community College is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Completion of these programs does not guarantee graduates the right to take the national licensing exam, but does make them eligible to apply to take the exam. With knowledgeable and qualified instructors that add a level of experience to the instruction they provide, the program has received favorable feedback from graduates of their nursing programs. 

Practical Nursing (LPN) Certificate Program

This program has a proven track record with outstanding state board grades, has exceptional lab facilities, and has received positive comments from employers who have hired graduates from this institution. After completion of this program, graduates may be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam. Graduates of this program, after being accepted and passing the national licensure exam are eligible to work in a variety of medical institutions including hospitals, private duty opportunities, doctor’s offices, public school systems, home health agencies, and many more. Students are required to complete clinical experiences in local medical facilities in order to complete the program. Four semesters of full time study are required in order to obtain this certificate.  Applicants to this program should have a passion for helping the general public in a health care setting and promoting excellent care across a variety of cultures.

Associate Degree Nursing – RN – Mobility Program

In order to apply for admission to this program, applicants must have a valid license in Practical Nursing. Two different tracks are available for this program. Track one is designed for students who have completed a standardized curriculum in nursing more than two years prior to applying for the program. This track includes 72 total credit hours in order for completion. Track two is designed for students who have completed the standardized curriculum within the preceding two years of applying.  This track includes 37 total credit hours beyond the hours already earned in the Licensed Practical Nursing Program. Clinical experiences are conducted in local hospitals as well as other medical settings.  Upon completion of this program, the graduate is eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN. After successful completion of the program and passing the licensing exam, employment opportunities in many different settings become available to the student. Students that complete this program can also go on to further their education at a four year institution.

Contact:

Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
1000 Dannelly Blvd.
PO Box 1418
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-6591

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