LibGuides: Practical Nursing*: Home

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Practical Nursing Programs at SCTC

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SCTC Libraries

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Friday: 8am-12pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Phone: 770-412-4755

Flint River Campus Library Temporary Hours:
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Friday: 8am-12pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Phone: 706-646-6173

Henry Center Computer Lab:
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Closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Phone: 770-914-4423

Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary and Intercampus Loan Requests
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