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 Iowa Central Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examRequired
Apply throughSchool application
Separate nursing program application via the Iowa Central program application portal. Application windows: May 15 to September 15 for the spring start and October 15 to March 15 for the fall start; the page states the current application is open through March 15, 2027 at 11:59pm. Program includes 360 clinical hours.
