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 New River Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Background check
- CPR certification
- Immunizations
- Drug screen
Complete packet deadline is February 15; TEAS must be completed by the deadline (no minimum score stated). Requires high school diploma or GED, placement readiness for ENG 111 and math modules 1 to 3, criminal background check, Red Cross or AHA CPR, health screenings and immunizations, signed Assumption of Risk; a positive drug screen bars clinical participation. Mandatory information sessions in December and January. Program moves to a concept based curriculum in Fall 2027.
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 New River Community College. Open a category to see each one.