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 National Career College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Interview
TEAS minimum 45.0% (ATI Basic range) plus Scholastic Level Exam score of 21 or higher; high school diploma or GED/HiSET, California residency, personal interview and campus tour, $75 non refundable registration fee. 57 weeks (14 months) with 842 clinical hours; total cost $37,385 = tuition $32,825 + materials $1,995 + books and uniforms $2,490 + $75 registration.
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 National Career College. Open a category to see each one.