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 Lake Superior College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Prerequisite courses
- Background check
- Immunizations
- CPR certification
40 credit Practical Nursing Diploma, fall start only, ACEN accredited. TEAS overall score of 58.6% required (remote ATI proctoring); all pre-program courses complete before applying. Fall 2026 window ran January 30 to August 12, 2026 with reviews March 15, May 22 and August 7; accepted students complete DHS and federal background checks, health declaration with immunizations and TB, and healthcare provider CPR/First Aid. NCLEX-PN first time pass 100% for the May 2025 cohort (14 of 14).
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 Lake Superior College. Open a category to see each one.