Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry

Overview

Tuition $4,965

Duration 24 months

Accreditor ACEN

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 Delaware Technical Community College-Terry asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS

Minimum GPA 2.0

Apply through School application

Practical Nursing Studies diploma offered at the Terry (Dover), Owens (Georgetown) and Stanton campuses; 4 semesters, minimum 39 credits; approved by the Delaware Board of Nursing and ACEN accredited. Admission is a two step process: apply to the College, then complete the Competitive Admissions Program Application (go.dtcc.edu/nurseApp, a Banner form). Entrance exam, GPA, deadlines and pass rates are not stated on the program page; they are referenced in linked FAQ, Program Outcomes and Student Handbook documents not fetched.

Prerequisite courses

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.