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 Kirkwood Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examNone required
Minimum GPA2.75
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Prerequisite courses
One-year LPN program. Page lists program requirements only: apply to Kirkwood, take placement exams before New Student Orientation, attend orientation, attend a Program Conference during the first semester, and obtain a Certified Nursing Assistant certificate; scrubs and a laptop required. No entrance exam, GPA or deadline is stated on the page.
