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 Meridian Technology Center asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Prerequisite courses
- Immunizations
- CPR certification
- Background check
- Drug screen
12-month adult-only program; HESI A2 scores from within the past three years required. Prerequisites before starting: Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Medical Math and Long Term Care Aide certification, plus physician physical, immunizations, AHA BLS CPR and about $80 for background check and drug screen. In-district tuition $4,600 (out-of-district double); applications for the next cohort open October 2026.
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 Meridian Technology Center. Open a category to see each one.