Overview
Licensure pass rate (2025) 83.33%
Duration 12–18 months
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 Autry Technology Center asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam Required
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 Autry Technology Center. Open a category to see each one.
Entrance exams
1
- Next Generation Accuplacer (or recent ACT scores; college transcripts may be accepted in lieu)
Certifications
1
- Current healthcare certifications Recommended
Health and background checks
5
- 10-panel urine drug screens (two, random)
- Background check (GroupOne)
- Current immunization record
- Physical examination
- Signed Statement of Understanding and Agreement to Maintain Confidentiality
Application basics
5
- Advanced Medical orientation session
- High school diploma or GED
- Interview
- Official transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary institutions
- Three professional recommendations
Experience
2
- Program observation
- Healthcare experience verification Recommended