Overview
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 Capital Area Career Center asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Immunizations
- CPR certification
LPN program runs as the Capital Area School of Practical Nursing (caspn.edu); 9-month program with August and February entry. In-person proctored TEAS with section minimums (reading 54%, math 54%, science 35%, English 45%; up to 3 attempts per cohort), active Illinois CNA listed with IDPH, official high school/GED transcript, Viewpoint background check and drug screen, physical with immunizations, AHA BLS. February 2027 cohort requirements due December 1, 2026 (class may fill earlier); 2026-27 tuition $14,688 plus $2,564 diagnostic testing; 95% NCLEX pass rate for the last two classes (year not stated).
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 Capital Area Career Center. Open a category to see each one.