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 Eastern Iowa Community College District asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examTEAS
Minimum GPA2.5
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Prerequisite courses
One-year 47-credit Practical Nursing diploma. Prerequisites BIO 151 Nutrition, BIO 168 Human Anatomy & Physiology I and PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology, plus proof of CNA designation or completion of the three-credit Nurse Aide course. The linked admission criteria page covers the ADN track (TEAS 60%, GPA 2.5, $90.75 background check) and does not state PN-specific criteria.
