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 Angelina College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examRequired
Minimum GPA2.5
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Prerequisite courses
Program requires TSI college readiness testing to begin; all prerequisite courses must be completed with a C or better per the catalog. Applicants must attend an information session to obtain the application packet. Certificate listed as 1 to 2 years; NCLEX-PN pass rate 92.6% in 2023 (81.8% in 2022).