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 Dixie Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Prerequisite courses
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Immunizations
- CPR certification
- Transcripts
- Personal statement
TEAS minimum 70% overall or HESI 75% overall with 70% per section, scores valid 18 months. Prerequisites with C or better: Human Anatomy with lab, Human Physiology with lab, Psychology; current Utah CNA and CPR/BLS required; $45 background check. No fixed deadline, cohorts fill on a rolling basis for Jan 25, 2027 (day) and May 17, 2027 (evening) starts.
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 Dixie Technical College. Open a category to see each one.