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 Louisiana Delta Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Immunizations
- Background check
- Drug screen
Selection-based: applicants ranked by entrance scores within 3 years (ACT math 18/English 18/reading 20, Accuplacer NG 243/241/250, or HESI A2 70% in each section; HESI A2 replaces Accuplacer from August 2026; max 3 attempts). Minimum age 17; official HS diploma/GED, physical exam, immunizations, Louisiana State Police and FBI background checks, LSBPNE application ($50.09). 2026 PN handbook estimates total 5-semester program cost at $14,366.55 incl. tuition, fees, books, drug screens and licensure fees. New cohorts by campus: West Monroe fall 2026, Bastrop spring 2027, Ruston and Winnsboro fall 2027, Lake Providence spring 2028.
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 Louisiana Delta Community College. Open a category to see each one.