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 Cleveland Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examTEAS
Apply throughSchool application
Seats per cohort31
What you'll need
Transcripts
Background check
Drug screen
Immunizations
CPR certification
Application deadline January 25 with provisional acceptance letters by February 20; TEAS composite 60 or higher (scores valid 5 years). English readiness via ENG 111 eligibility, ENG 111 with a C, 2.8 unweighted HS GPA, placement scores or a prior degree; BIO 168/169, ENG 111, PSY 150 and CNA earn ranking points. Recent cohorts of 25 to 31; estimated total cost $4,658 (tuition $2,280 plus ATI fee, books and other fees); CPR offered first week of class; NCLEX-PN 100% (2025), 93.55% (2024).
