LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Offered by Angeles Institute ARTESIA, California

Overview

Licensure pass rate (2025) 83%

Duration 11 months

A practical nursing program that prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN licensure to provide basic nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.

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 Angeles Institute asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam Required

Apply through School application

What you'll need

Essay
Interview
Background check
Transcripts

11 month accelerated VN program; all applicants must pass the school entrance exam (name not stated), written essay scored during an academic interview, background check, official transcripts, minimum age 17, high school diploma or GED. Cohorts start Oct 19 2026, Jan 19 2027, Apr 19 2027, Jul 19 2027. Admissions process: https://www.angelesinstitute.edu/admissions/process

Prerequisite courses

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 Angeles Institute. Open a category to see each one.