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 Applied Technology Services asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Background check
One-year program at North Tech (Florissant) and South Tech (Sunset Hills). Required entry exam assesses basic academic skills (no name or score stated). Paperwork due January 22, 2027 for North Tech Spring 2027 and February 26, 2027 for South Tech Spring 2027. HS diploma or equivalent required; background screening and Family Care Safety Registry concerns must be raised with admissions before applying. Admissions process page: https://appliedtech.edu/practical-nursing-program-admissions-process-2/.
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 Applied Technology Services. Open a category to see each one.