Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by North Country Community College Saranac Lake, New York
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 North Country Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Prerequisite courses
- Immunizations
Free application; preferred deadline December 1 of the year before fall admission, applications accepted until the program fills. LPN applicants may be required to take a nursing entrance exam (not named). High school applicants need Regents scores of 80+ in Biology and 75+ in English and two math courses; transfer students need a 2.50 GPA and a 4-credit lab biology course graded B-/2.75 or higher. Medical documentation and required certifications must be on file before the semester starts.
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 North Country Community College. Open a category to see each one.