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 Anoka Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examRequired
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Prerequisite courses
CPR certification
Immunizations
40 credit diploma starting August and January; estimated total cost $10,252 (2026-2027). Applications open September 1 for spring and March 1 for fall and are accepted on a rolling basis until seats fill. Requires Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide or Medical Assistant completion, prerequisite courses, BLS CPR, the Health Science Reasoning Test (HSRT) and the immunization and health status form.
