About
Full-time and part-time Practical Nursing programs are offered through TCAT Henry/Carroll. However, the part-time program is only available at the Paris campus.
The mission of the Practical Nursing Program is to provide students with the knowledge and skill to enable them to become successful members of today's health care workforce. Students will be prepared for lifelong learning in order to meet the ever-changing challenges of the community and the state.
The program consists of classroom, laboratory time, and clinical practice. Students progress through selected learning experiences, correlating theory with practice under the guidance of qualified faculty. Career opportunities include work in hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, doctors' offices and industrial nursing.
Overview
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Time Commitment | Full Time, Part Time |
| Typical Program Length | 12 Months |
| Clock Hours | 1,296 |
| Class Type | Day, Night |
| Credentials | Certificate, Diploma |
| Total Tuition/Fees | $4,761.00 |
| Textbook/Supplies Cost | $3,329.11 |
Program Credentials
Before You Apply, You Need to Know This:
Successful entrance test scores are required before an applicant can submit an application packet.
There are two ways to report entrance test scores.
1. For those applicants under the age of 20 with ACT scores less than one year old, you may submit official ACT scores if you have a 19 or greater in the Math and Reading portions of the test. Contact the Student Services office at 731-644-7365 for instructions on how to submit these scores.
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2. You must pass the HESI A2 admission exam. There is a $47 testing fee for the HESI, which is given monthly except for December (See schedule below). Once you have successfully passed the Reading and Math portions with a 70 percent, you will be given an application packet to complete and submit. Only after the completed application packet has been submitted will you be placed on the active wait list.
Additional information:
Items you will need to include in the packet are:
- High School/GED transcript
- Proof of 2 immunizations for both the MMR and Varicella
Applicants must be capable of passing a physical examination by a licensed physician or other approved health care professional. Applicants must be able to pass a drug screen and national background check. Applicants will be notified by the school when these must be conducted .
Upon acceptance to the program, applicants will be invited to attend a group orientation meeting with the Student Services Department and Nursing Director.
Program start dates vary by location:
- Paris full-time: January
- Camden full-time: May
- Dresden full-time: September
- Paris part-time: Every 16 months (May 2027)
Hesi A2 Entrance Exam Schedule - 2026
July 2026 - 7th at 1:00PM, 20th at 9:00AM, 28th at 9:00AM
August 2026 - 11th at 9:00AM, 18th at 1:00PM
September 2026 - 15th at 9:00AM, 29th at 9:00AM
October 2026 - 6th at 1:00PM, 15th at 9:00AM, 20th at 1:00PM, 29th at 9:00AM
November 2026 - 10th at 1:00PM, 17th at 9:00AM
December 2026 - 3rd at 9:00AM
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled exam time to check in.
*********Applicants may call in to schedule the exam anytime after the 1st day of the month. **********
Please call 731-644-7365 to register for the HESI A2 exam. You must be prepared with a debit or credit card to make payments over the phone. Cash is accepted in the business office. No checks are accepted. Once spot is secured with payment, no refunds are issued.
Campus Locations
312 South Wilson Street
Paris, TN 38242
8250 Hwy 22
Dresden, TN 38225
16940 Highland Dr.
McKenzie, TN 38201
Curriculum/Courses
Instructors
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