Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Malcolm X College (City Colleges of Chicago) Chicago, Illinois
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 Malcolm X College (City Colleges of Chicago) asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Prerequisite courses
- Immunizations
- Transcripts
Advanced Certificate in Practical Nursing (49 credit hours); ATI TEAS taken in person at Malcolm X with minimum 60% cumulative and 70% reading, up to three attempts in 12 months; 2.50 cumulative GPA; prerequisites BIO 120, BIO 121 (within 10 years), ENG 101 and MATH 118 or higher with C or better. Spring 2027 application window August 31 to November 9, 2026; medical documentation is submitted after a package code is issued.
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 Malcolm X College (City Colleges of Chicago). Open a category to see each one.