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 American Career College-Ontario asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Interview
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Immunizations
- Transcripts
Wonderlic SLEQ entrance exam minimum score 21 (HESI 70% within 36 months or Wonderlic SLE 21 within 3 years accepted instead). High school diploma or GED, background clearance at enrollment, drug screen and immunizations for clinical programs. 12 months full time or 18 months evening/weekend; applicants beyond capacity admitted as alternates. Program page: https://americancareercollege.edu/programs/vocational-nursing/
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 American Career College-Ontario. Open a category to see each one.