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 Atlantic Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examTEAS
Application fee$125
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Background check
Drug screen
Immunizations
Transcripts
TEAS required (no minimum score stated); $125 non-refundable registration fee; Level 2 background check, drug test, physical and immunizations; HS diploma or equivalent; attend an information session. 1350 hours, about 12 months full time; starts July, September, December, March and May. In-state total $4,791, out-of-state $16,131.
