Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Overview
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 Harrisburg Area Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Prerequisite courses
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Immunizations
- CPR certification
Selective clinical admission: students start in the Allied Health AAS (code 3700), attend a mandatory nursing information session within 9 months of applying, score 60 or higher on TEAS Version 7 taken in person at HACC (valid 3 years), hold a 2.5 overall GPA, be 18 by cohort start, be eligible for ENGL 101 and MATH 103/202, and have BIOL 121 plus a second science with a C or better. Ranked on TEAS score (60 to 100 points) plus up to 5 points for prior credentials/degrees. August 2027 cohort: applications open April 1, TEAS cutoff May 24, close May 25, 2027; capacity Harrisburg 64, Lancaster 32, York 24; full-time daytime 4-semester certificate. PN NCLEX pass rate 91.38% for the class of 2024.
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 Harrisburg Area Community College. Open a category to see each one.