Overview
Career outlook
Employers hire licensed practical nurses to provide basic patient care such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with daily needs under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
Getting in
What Abcott Institute asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Interview
- Transcripts
12-month, 67-credit program of 16 courses over 51 weeks, classes 9 am to 2 pm Monday through Thursday; next start date November 16, 2026. Admission process requires HS diploma or GED copy, minimum age 17, initial interview with an admissions representative, ID and work eligibility documents, plus program-specific documents and an application fee if applicable (amount not stated).
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites
The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Abcott Institute. Open a category to see each one.