Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Northeast Texas Community College Mount Pleasant, TexasOverview
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 Northeast Texas Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Prerequisite courses
- Essay
- Interview
Nursing applications open October 1 and close February 1; late applications considered first come first served if space remains. Shared nursing application page lists TEAS 58.7 percent, prerequisites with a C or higher (A&P I and II, Lifespan Growth and Development), 2 reference letters, five timed essay questions and a faculty interview in the point system; confirm which items apply to the VN certificate.
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 Northeast Texas Community College. Open a category to see each one.

