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 High Desert Medical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Interview
- Immunizations
- Background check
- Drug screen
High school diploma or GED, ATI TEAS score of 55% or higher, interview with the Director of Nursing, physical exam and immunization records, background check and negative drug screen. 61 weeks full time or 84 weeks part time (1,530 clock hours); multiple start dates through the year at Bakersfield, Lancaster and Temecula. Tuition includes NCLEX-PN and BVNPT licensure application fees; tuition amount not listed on the 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 High Desert Medical College. Open a category to see each one.