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 Eastern Florida State College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Essay
- Transcripts
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Immunizations
Limited access; admitted to the January term only with an annual application deadline of September 1; up to 40 students per cohort. TEAS minimum 69% in Reading, $25 non-refundable application fee, official transcripts, TABE scores or exemption, one-page essay, five short answer responses, 1 to 3 letters of recommendation (selection procedure page: /academics/health-nursing/practical-nursing/application-selection-procedure.php). Background check, drug screening and immunizations required after acceptance. 1,350 clock hours over 12 months, about $4,500 excluding books, materials and uniforms.
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 Eastern Florida State College. Open a category to see each one.