Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Midlands Technical College West Columbia, South CarolinaOverview
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 Midlands Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Prerequisite courses
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Immunizations
- CPR certification
Three application windows: Jan 15-May 15 for fall, May 25-Aug 25 for spring, Sep 15-Dec 15 for summer starts. Prerequisites ENG 101, PSY 201, BIO 210, MAT 102 or higher within 5 years with C or better; cumulative MTC GPA 2.0; cleared background check, drug screen, physical, immunizations, TB test and AHA BLS CPR before clinicals. 44 credits, on-time completion 3 semesters (16 months); estimated tuition $9,064 excluding fees; NCLEX-PN 100% in 2024 and 89.7% in 2025.
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 Midlands Technical College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses
4
Certifications
1
Health and background checks
5
Application basics
1
Acceptees
Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.
Kacia Grossman
ADN grad from Midlands Technical College · South Carolina
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@maameboadi
Born in Ghana · in the State · nursing student
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Carissa
Pharmacy tech turned nursing student · Midlands Technical College
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