Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Durham Technical Community College Durham, North Carolina
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 Durham Technical Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Prerequisite courses
ACEN accredited Practical Nursing diploma, 44 credits, estimated tuition, books and fees $5,520; program applications for fall are accepted November 1 to February 1 via the Health and Wellness admissions application after college admission. Checklist: official high school or GED transcript, FAFSA, mandatory nursing information session (valid one year), college readiness via unweighted HS GPA 2.8 or higher, a degree, transfer ENG/MAT credit, placement tests, or ENG 025 and MAT 025/035, plus English proficiency verification if applicable; no TEAS or HESI is listed. Competitive points (61 max) come from grades in ENG 111, PSY 150, MAT 110 and BIO 163 or BIO 169, plus 5 points for Durham or Orange County residency; applicants may apply to only one nursing program. NCLEX-PN first-time pass rate 100% in 2024 (13 of 13), 96% in 2023.
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 Durham Technical Community College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses
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Application basics
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Acceptees
Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.
