Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Galen College of Nursing-Louisville Louisville, KentuckyOverview
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 Galen College of Nursing-Louisville asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Background check
- Drug screen
No prerequisites; free 10-minute application with no essays. Entrance assessment required (TEAS; bachelor's degree holders may be exempt); proof of high school graduation or GED or college transcript, background check, drug screen and clinical requirements. Starts 4 times per year, next term January 4, 2027; 12 months full time or 21 months part time.
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 Galen College of Nursing-Louisville. Open a category to see each one.