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 Edgecombe Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Prerequisite courses
PN application deadline March 1; Nursing Information Session must be completed between Sept 1 and Feb 28. ATI TEAS 58% or greater for PN (scores within five years, max two attempts per fiscal year 28 days apart). Minimum ranking GPA 2.5 on nursing general education courses plus 2.0 overall at ECC; developmental readiness in BIO 094, ENG 002/025 and MAT 025/110. Medical form, background check and drug screen due after acceptance.
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 Edgecombe Community College. Open a category to see each one.