Quality Nursing Education
At South Piedmont, we have a proud, decades-long tradition of providing high-quality nursing education.
Whether you’re just beginning your journey in healthcare as a licensed practical nurse or certified nursing assistant, or you’re looking to take the next step in your career by earning your associate’s degree, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Our programs are designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience needed to make a meaningful impact on your patients’ lives while also helping you stand out to future employers in this rewarding and fast-growing field.
The Program Options
The Associate Degree Nursing program will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to provide safe, high-quality care. You’ll learn in a dynamic environment and develop the ability to meet the unique needs of individuals across diverse healthcare settings. Coursework focuses on areas such as effective communication, patient care, medication administration, clinical judgment, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. After completing the program, you’ll be eligible to apply for the NCLEX-RN exam and pursue opportunities in various healthcare settings.
Application window for fall 2026 is January 6, 2026-March 6, 2026.
Mode
In-person
Prerequisites
Taken or eligible to take English 111; taken or eligible to take Biology 168; completion of high school- or college-level chemistry with a grade of C or higher; grade of C or higher and a GPA of 3.0 or higher in all general education requirements; current Nurse Aide certification; ATI TEAS score of 65 or higher within two years of application deadline
Application Window for Summer 26: 9/15/2025 ~ 11/10/2025
*When selecting your program of study on the application, please select Associate Degree Nursing (AGE)
Mode
In-person
Prerequisites
Must hold a current unrestricted LPN license in North Carolina; Must have completed pre-admission coursework, including NUR 101, 102, 103; Have taken or preregistered for BIO 275 and ENG 112 or ENG 114
Application window for SP26: September 22, 2025 – November 14, 2025
Application window for FA26:April 13, 2026- June 18, 2026
Mode
Online/In-person
Prerequisites
Must have been previously licensed as an LPN. Prospective students need to fill out a Request Form.
Application window for fall 2026 is February 2, 2026 – April 2, 2026
Mode
In-person
Prerequisites
Have taken or eligible to take English 111; have taken or eligible to take Biology 168; a grade of C or higher and a GPA of 2.5 or higher in all general education requirements; current Nurse Assistant I certification; ATI TEAS score of 65 or higher within two years of application
Mode
Online/In-person
Prerequisites
Unweighted GPA of 2.8
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Our LPN program started in 1962, making it one of the oldest in the state. We have a more than 60-year tradition of excellence!
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We have a long history of 100-percent student pass rates on the NCLEX licensing exam.
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High-fidelity mannequins that sweat, cough, and even give birth. You are guaranteed high-tech preparation.
We’ll Teach You to Make a Life-Saving Difference
As a nursing student South Piedmont, you’ll learn from experienced nursing professionals, practice skills in our cutting-edge nursing lab, and complete your clinical training at our partner sites within Anson and Union counties.
From your very first day as a nursing student, you’ll learn much more than technical nursing skills. You’ll learn how to communicate effectively, educate your patients and their caregivers, and collaborate with other members of the healthcare team.
You’ll graduate with the skills and qualities that have put South Piedmont Nursing grads in a class of their own for more than six decades.
Real-World Preparation
This program has helped me grow and become a stronger nurse. Although the program is challenging, the instructors provide relevant and up-to-date material and safe practices to allow critical thinking and judgment calls. I recommend anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in nursing to apply at South Piedmont.
Quantavia Heath, Associate Degree Nursing student
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