Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Chippewa Valley Technical College Eau Claire, WisconsinOverview
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 Chippewa Valley Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Prerequisite courses
- CPR certification
- Background check
- Immunizations
One year 32 credit technical diploma starting in August. Admission requires one of: high school or GED GPA 2.8+, college GPA 2.2+ (6+ credits), or ACT composite 23+; HESI A2 scores of 75+ in A&P, Math and English (or NurseHub prep courses); proof of Nursing Assistant training with clinical component; General Anatomy & Physiology with C or better; AHA BLS CPR, background check and immunization records before core courses. $30 one time application processing fee; capacity limited waitlist by application date with Wisconsin resident preference. NCLEX-PN first time pass rate 100% (8 of 8) for the Spring 2026 cohort; estimated total program cost $7,945.
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 Chippewa Valley Technical College. Open a category to see each one.