Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Diman Regional Technical Institute Fall River, Massachusetts
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 Diman Regional Technical Institute asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Essay
- Interview
- Transcripts
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Immunizations
- Health insurance
- CPR certification
Rolling admissions with early admission by March 1; $50 application fee, TEAS VII ($110) with minimums reading 65, math 63, science 42, English 55 or overall proficient 58.7 to 79.3, essay, interview with a handwritten essay, three professional references; high school average of C or better preferred. 40-week program starts the Wednesday before Labor Day; 2026-27 tuition $11,600 in-district, $18,000 out-of-district, $19,400 out-of-state, plus $500 seat fee; 15 graduates in 2025. Program under Approval with Warning status effective July 8, 2026.
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 Diman Regional Technical Institute. Open a category to see each one.