Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Galen Health Institutes-Gainesville Gainesville, FloridaOverview
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 Health Institutes-Gainesville asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Immunizations
No prerequisites; free online application. Entrance exam within past 5 years with minimums TEAS 52, ACT 18, SAT 980 or Multilevel PAX 78. Starts 4x/year (next term January 4, 2027); 12 months full-time or 21 months part-time. Tuition and fees $23,450 including books and supplies, plus $75 resource fee per term, $100 registration fee and $150 background fee after acceptance (from the campus tuition-admission page).
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 Health Institutes-Gainesville. Open a category to see each one.