Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Antelope Valley Community College District Lancaster, California
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 Antelope Valley Community College District asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Prerequisite courses
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Immunizations
ATI TEAS v7 minimum 62% (2 attempts) required starting with the Feb 2026 application period for Aug enrollment. Application window Jan 2 2027 7:30 AM to Feb 12 2027 6:00 PM for fall 2027; official HS and college transcripts to healthsciences@avc.edu during the window only; AVC counselor educational planning form. Ten percent of admitted students selected by lottery; admitted students complete background check, physical, drug and alcohol screen, immunizations and TB test. 12 month certificate.
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 Antelope Valley Community College District. Open a category to see each one.