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 Marion Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Essay
TEAS must be taken in person with a score of 60% or higher to apply ($70 per attempt). Applicants 17 and older; high school or GED transcripts, clear background check and negative drug screen; applications scored by three faculty on TEAS, CNA or healthcare credential, customer service experience, essay, references, HOSA and GPA. Day classes only, 1,350 hours (about 43 weeks); next session January 6, 2027 (apply by December 3) with a July 2027 start also planned; 2026/27 Florida resident cost $9,525.63, non-resident $21,365.13.
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 Marion Technical College. Open a category to see each one.