General Guidlines for Pursuing Admission to the Nursing Program

Programs of Study Summary Sheet

Nursing Information Session

Exploring Nursing at WSCC

Pre-Register HERE for one of the Nursing Information Sessions

Attend an Information Session to learn about the nursing programs and receive a certificate worth one point towards admittance into the program.

Sessions begin promptly at 2:00 pm and are held in-person on the Hanceville Campus Nursing Building on the following dates:

• • January 27, 2025   2 pm - 4 pm
  • February 24, 2025  2 pm - 4 pm
  • March 31, 2025  2 pm - 4 pm
  • April 21, 2025  2 pm - 4 pm
  • June 9, 2025  2 pm - 4 pm
  • July 28, 2025  2 pm - 4 pm
  • August 25, 2025  2 pm - 4 pm
  • September 15, 2025  2 pm - 4 pm

Use the following GPS Coordinates for easy navigation to the School of Nursing and Center for Science: 34.07519° N, 86.78493° W

Make an appointment with your Advisor

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Admission to the Nursing Program is competitive; the number of students is limited by the number of faculty and clinical facilities available. 

After meeting all requirements, applicants are rank-ordered using a point system based on grades achieved in specific general education courses: ENG 101, BIO 201, BIO 202, and MTH 100, first-time enrollment in a nursing program, completion of nursing recommended information session, valid healthcare license or healthcare certificate or a bachelor’s or higher degree, and minimum ACT composite score.

Meeting minimal requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Please review your pathway of interest below under Program of Study for specific requirements.

Application Deadlines

Open March 15th through May 15th for Fall Entry

• Associate Degree Nursing (RN) and Practical Nursing (PN) Program
• Evening Program
• Oneonta Instructional Site
• Mobility Program
• ATSU Joint Enrollment Program
• UAB Joint Enrollment Program
• UAB  Joint Enrollment Mobility Program

Open July 1st through October 1st for Spring Entry

• Associate Degree Nursing (RN) and Practical Nursing (PN) Program
• ATSU Joint Enrollment Program
• UAB Joint Enrollment Program

Student must be accepted to Wallace State Community College and have an active ALABAMA.EDU email address to apply. You will be required to use the new password you created when you claimed your Alabama.edu credentials. Please refer to the password you set at that time. Alabama.edu Password Reset Instructions. You can enter password.alabama.edu into your browser to update your password. 

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Application Instructions

Traditional ADN for RN & LPN

The traditional associate degree in nursing (ADN) program is structured to enable students who successfully complete the first three semesters to earn a Practical Nursing (PN) certificate and become eligible to take the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure exam. This opportunity allows students to gain hands-on experience in the field while continuing their education through the final two semesters*. Upon completion, they earn their associate degree in nursing and qualify to sit for the Registered Nurse (RN) licensure exam.

*You will continue for the final two semesters in the daytime Hanceville program if you were originally at Oneonta or in the Evening Program.

Traditional Associate Degree Nursing Advising Pamphlet

Oneonta Instructional Site Brochure

ADN Program Costs

PN Program Cost

Evening Program

Wallace State - Hanceville is excited to offer the first three semesters of the Traditional ADN Pathway as evening classes. Completing the first three semesters allows students to earn their Practical Nursing certificate and sit for the licensure exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Completing the final two semesters, students will earn their Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing. Students are then eligible to sit for the licensure exam to become a registered nurse.

Nursing Evening Advising Pamphlet

PN Program Cost

Mobility Nursing for RN

Who can apply? Students who have been awarded a practical nursing certificate and licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of Alabama or an AAS Degree in a related field and are currently licensed as an Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic, Diagnostic Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Medical Laboratory Technician, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Therapist.

Mobility Nursing Advising Pamphlet

Mobility Program Costs

UAB/WSCC Joint Enrollment

Joint Enrollment Open House Registration
Every 1st Thursday at 4PM

Wallace State Community College’s (WSCC) Department of Nursing Education has joint enrollment agreement with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) that allows Wallace State students a seamless pathway from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree in nursing.The program will take nine semesters to complete.

Students are required to complete four semesters of academic coursework before applying to both Wallace State and UAB in advance of the fifth semester. Classes for the last five semesters would be completed concurrently at the Wallace State-Hanceville campus and online through UAB.

UAB/WSCC Nursing Joint Enrollment Advising Pamphlet

Program Costs

UAB/WSCC Joint Enrollment Mobility 

Joint Enrollment Open House Registration
Every 1st Thursday at 4PM

Wallace State Community College’s (WSCC) Department of Nursing Education has announced a joint enrollment agreement with the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) that will allow Wallace State students who have been awarded an AAS Degree and are currently licensed a seamless pathway from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Who may apply:  Students who have been awarded an AAS Degree and are currently licensed as an Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic, Diagnostic Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Medical Laboratory Technician, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Therapist or awarded a certificate and licensed as a Practical Nurse in the State of Alabama.

UAB/WSCC Nursing MOBILITY Joint Enrollment Advising Pamphlet

Program Costs

WSCC/ATSU Joint Enrollment Program

Wallace State Community College’s (WSCC) Department of Nursing Education has joint enrollment agreement with the Athens State University (ATSU) that allows Wallace State students a seamless pathway from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree in nursing.The program will take nine semesters to complete.

Students are required to complete four semesters of academic coursework before applying to both Wallace State and ATSU in advance of the fifth semester. Classes for the last five semesters would be completed concurrently at the Wallace State-Hanceville campus and online through ATSU.

WSCC/ATSU Joint Enrollment Advising Pamphlet

Program Cost

Use the following GPS Coordinates for easy navigation to the School of Nursing and Center for Science: 34.07519° N, 86.78493° W

From Highway 31, you will turn into campus at our North Entrance onto Francis Dodd Drive. The Center for Nursing and Science building is located on the right with parking on the northwest side.

The Practical nursing program at Wallace State Community College located in Hanceville, Alabama, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia, 30326, (404) 975-5000, www.ACENursing.org. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

The Associate Degree nursing program at Wallace State Community College located in Hanceville, Alabama, is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia, 30326, (404) 975-5000, www.ACENursing.org. The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate Degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm

Wallace State Community College Accreditation Statement

Nursing Mission Statement

The mission of the Wallace State Department of Nursing is to promote standards of excellence in nursing education through student-centered learning while emphasizing integrity, compassion, resourcefulness, and diversity. The Department of Nursing Education will inspire a culture of possibility and produce graduates who are dedicated and exceptional healthcare providers committed to transforming the lives of patients, families, and the community.

Nursing Vision Statement

The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education will be an internationally recognized center of excellence in nursing education. The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education will produce the next generation of nurses empowered and focused on innovative responses to address the challenges of a rapidly changing and culturally diverse healthcare environment.

Licensed Practical Nursing

Registered Nursing

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Click here for Reinstatement Application

• Reinstatement day for Fall 2025 will be Monday, August 18, 2025, beginning promptly @ 8 AM in Nursing building. 
• Reinstatement day for Spring 2026 will be Tuesday, January 6, 2026, beginning promptly @ 8 AM in Nursing building. 

• Clinical attire, along with student ID badge, must be worn.  Bring your skills lab pack.
• You will receive a schedule of your activities when you arrive in the building.
• If you have a temperature or do not feel well do not come to reinstatement.  Immediately call 256-352-8199 or email nursingapplicant@wallacestate.edu in order to notify the appropriate faculty.

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This physical form consists of five pages including the Nursing Essential Functions which must be presented to the physician at the time of physical. 

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