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 Isothermal Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examTEAS
Minimum GPA2.0
Apply throughSchool application
Seats per cohort35
What you'll need
Transcripts
Prerequisite courses
Background check
Drug screen
Immunizations
CPR certification
2027 application packet (PDF on the page): applications accepted in person after November 1, 2026, deadline March 23, 2027; TEAS composite 60% minimum (about $87); cumulative GPA 2.0 for PN (2.5 for ADN) or high school GPA 2.8 if no college credit; up to 35 PN seats ranked by points. Active NC Nurse Aide I listing and AHA BLS required by August 13, 2027; program runs August to July.
