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 Bladen Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examTEAS
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Transcripts
Prerequisite courses
CPR certification
Immunizations
Background check
Drug screen
Selective admission to the Practical Nursing diploma (fall entry only); 2026-2027 cycle applications accepted June 1, 2026 to March 1, 2027 with decisions by April 15, 2027. Requires ATI TEAS composite 58 or higher (scores dated March 1, 2025 to March 1, 2027), Nurse Aide I listing on the NC registry by May 24, 2027, ENG 025, MAT 143/152/171 and BIO 110 or 111 with C or higher (provisional admission possible while completing). Ranked by points for TEAS band, degrees, credentials, course grades and an optional information session; applications are paper or PDF to Student Services. Program accredited by NLN CNEA.
