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 Shore Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Immunizations
- CPR certification
- Prerequisite courses
Practical Nursing (PN) Certificate (Plan Code 157), 51 credits over fall, spring and summer sessions. Program application accepted January through February; requires ESCC application, high school diploma or GED, GPA 2.0 or better, TEAS admission test, current BLS CPR card, physical exam with PPD or chest x-ray, immunizations, criminal background check and drug screen. General education courses (ENG 111, HLT 105, HLT 130, SDV 101, PNE 155, PSY 230/235) recommended before entry; some must be completed before the acceptance deadline. NCLEX-PN pass rates: 2023 93.33%, 2024 100%, 2025 83.33%.
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 Shore Community College. Open a category to see each one.