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 Johnston Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- CPR certification
- Health insurance
Program page lists TEAS, AHA Healthcare Provider CPR card, government ID, Social Security card and proof of medical insurance. Detailed deadlines and point system are in the Practical Nursing Admissions Policy 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 PDFs hosted on SharePoint, which could not be read.
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 Johnston Community College. Open a category to see each one.