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 Mitchell Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Background check
- Immunizations
- Health insurance
TEAS composite 62 percent or above, cumulative GPA 2.5 or above, ACT 18 in all sections or ACCUPLACER equivalent, and a minimum of 120 hours of direct patient care experience (CNA, patient care tech). Background check, physical, immunization records and health insurance at applicant expense. One calendar year, 49 credits, tuition and fees about $4,000; 2025 NCLEX-PN 21 of 21 passed; 38 students began in 2024-25.
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 Mitchell Technical College. Open a category to see each one.