Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology Pleasant Gap, PennsylvaniaOverview
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 Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- CPR certification
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Immunizations
- Interview
Pre-entrance exam (vendor not named) costs $100 in addition to the $50 application fee. Requires HS transcript or GED, two personal references, AHA BLS CPR before admission, criminal record check and Child Abuse Clearance, physical exam, drug screen, labs and immunizations, and an interview with the coordinator. 1,500 hours: 12 months full time or 2 years part time.
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 Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology. Open a category to see each one.