Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio San Antonio, TexasOverview
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-San Antonio asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Interview
- Background check
- Drug screen
Vocational Nursing program, 12 months full time or 21 months part time, starts four times a year (next start January 4, 2027). No prerequisites; free application; admissions appointment; entrance assessment (TEAS or equivalent, bachelor's degree accepted in lieu); background check and drug screen 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 Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio. Open a category to see each one.
Entrance exams
5
Health and background checks
3
Application basics
1
Acceptees
Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.
