A practical nursing program that prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN licensure to provide basic nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
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 New Mexico State University-Dona Ana asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examRequired
Minimum GPA3.0
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Prerequisite courses
Background check
Drug screen
Immunizations
CPR certification
LPN Certificate of Completion is a competitive selective program requiring prerequisites and an entrance exam before applying; NLN NEX exam information posted (score not stated). Fingerprint criminal background check, 10-panel drug screen, immunizations with titers, Healthcare Provider BLS and N95 fit test required. Career ladder: exit after three trimesters for LPN or continue a fourth for RN; Sunland Park admits fall and spring cohorts.
