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 Maria College of Albany asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Immunizations
- CPR certification
- Transcripts
Practical Nurse Certificate, 46 credits (30 nursing, 16 liberal arts/sciences), weekend format, as little as 16 months. TEAS VI required; high school diploma/GED with minimum 80 high school GPA or 2.0 GPA for transfer students; physical with TB testing, immunizations and BLS. 2025 NCLEX-PN first-time pass rate 94.59%.
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 Maria College of Albany. Open a category to see each one.