Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Chester County Intermediate Unit Downingtown, Pennsylvania
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 Chester County Intermediate Unit asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Background check
- Drug screen
TEAS minimum score 45%, limited to three attempts per year. Class 139 deadline November 2, 2026 for a November 30, 2026 start; requires HS diploma with sealed official transcript, photo ID, PA criminal background check, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI fingerprinting and urine drug screen. 75 students enrolled for 2026-27; 92% first-time NCLEX-PN pass rate for the most recent class (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 Chester County Intermediate Unit. Open a category to see each one.