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 Bridgerland Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examRequired
Minimum GPA3.0
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Prerequisite courses
Background check
Drug screen
Immunizations
Transcripts
Active CNA plus Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology or Human Development and Medical Terminology; both prerequisite GPA and overall GPA must be 3.0 or better. WorkKeys assessment (Workplace Documents, Graphic Literacy, Applied Math at Level 5) replaces TEAS/HESI; $50 background check fee. Three application windows: spring (Jul 1 to Aug 20), summer (Nov 1 to Dec 19), fall (Mar 5 to May 5).
