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 Madera Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Prerequisite courses
- Transcripts
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Immunizations
Three-semester, 45-unit program; first 30 qualified applicants from the waitlist plus 3 alternates are selected. Prerequisites (BIO 20 Anatomy, BIO 22 Physiology, FN 35/40 Nutrition, OT 10 Medical Terminology) must be completed with C or higher within the last five years. Applications are submitted in person to Admissions and Records using the application packet (revised 10/25); high school diploma/GED copy and official transcripts via Parchment required. Spring 2027 selection began September 1, 2026. Estimated total program expenses $4,756 including enrollment fees of $46/unit; no entrance exam stated.
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 Madera Community College. Open a category to see each one.