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 Berkshire Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examRequired
Apply throughSchool application
Seats per cohort26
What you'll need
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Prerequisite courses
Fall 2027 applications accepted Dec 1, 2026 to June 1, 2027. Prerequisites: ENG-101 and PSY-107 with C or better, BIO-154 with C+ (77) within 7 years (or BIO-201 and BIO-202), and math by ACCUPLACER QAS 262 or MAT-102/123/136 with C; applicants must watch a mandatory PN matriculation video. 26 graduates in 2026; no TEAS mentioned.
