Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Central Georgia Technical College

Overview

Tuition $3,180

Licensure pass rate (2025) 91.78%

Accreditor ACEN

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 Central Georgia Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS

Apply through School application

Practical Nursing diploma (ACEN accredited) uses CGTC competitive selection; high school diploma or GED and age 18+ required. Program specific exam, deadlines and points are in the Health Science Programs Competitive Selections Booklet 2027 (valid June 2, 2026 to June 1, 2027), PDF not readable here.

Prerequisite courses

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 Central Georgia Technical College. Open a category to see each one.

Entrance exams

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Certifications

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Health and background checks

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