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 Clovis Adult Education asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examRequired
Recommendation letters2
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Prerequisite courses
CPR certification
Background check
Drug screen
Transcripts
TABE test Reading 536 / Math 537; five prerequisite courses (Medical Terminology, Medical Math, Nutrition, A&P, VN Prep) at 78%+; active CNA license with 350+ hours worked in the past year; HS diploma/equivalency; AHA BLS card; two letters of recommendation within 18 months. Applications open Apr 29 - May 5, 2027 for the 18-month (1,530 hour) program starting Sep 9, 2027; $15,000 program fee plus up to $4,000 additional expenses.
