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 Gavilan College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examNone required
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Prerequisite courses
Transcripts
CPR certification
Background check
Drug screen
Immunizations
Seven prerequisite courses (AH 3, Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition, Intro Psychology, English Composition, Statistics) each with a minimum grade of C. Application period for the Spring 2027 cohort was September 1 to 15, 2026; selection combines multicriteria scoring and a lottery, no waitlist. AHA BLS CPR card, health clearance, background clearance, drug screen and immunization records required; mandatory orientation November 20.
