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 College of the Siskiyous asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Prerequisite courses
- Transcripts
- Background check
Application period Monday Aug 31 through Monday Nov 2, 2026; prerequisite and other degree requirements must be met before applying; official transcripts from all colleges and a background check required prior to admission. Three-semester, 44-unit Certificate of Achievement; math, writing and reading assessments required for enrollment; C or better in all program coursework. Cost sheet is a PDF, not read.
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 College of the Siskiyous. Open a category to see each one.