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 Plains Technology Center asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Prerequisite courses
- CPR certification
Entrance exam is the ACT taken within the last five years with a composite of 17 or 17 in both math and reading; a $75 non-refundable testing fee is due by the registration deadline. Applicants need Medical Terminology, Long Term Care Aide/CNA certification and AHA BLS, current through May 31, 2027. Applications for 2026-27 are closed.
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 Plains Technology Center. Open a category to see each one.
