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Overview

Tuition $3,630
Duration 12–18 months
A practical nursing program that prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN licensure to provide basic nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.

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 Garden City Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS
Minimum GPA 2.5
Apply through School application

What you'll need

  • Prerequisite courses
  • Background check

TEAS comprehensive score of 58.7 and cumulative GPA of 2.5 required; prerequisite classes must be passed with C or higher. Online application for PN at /academics/nursing/ad-nursing-application.html. Page notes Kansas law KSA 65-1120 criminal convictions may restrict licensure; no deadlines or cost stated.

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 Garden City Community College. Open a category to see each one.

College courses

6

Entrance exams

3

Certifications

2

Health and background checks

6