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 Northland Pioneer College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examHESI A2
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What you'll need
Prerequisite courses
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 recommended. Prerequisites (BIO 181, 201, 202, 205, CHM 130, ENL 101 and math placement via Next Gen QAS 250, ACT 21 or MAT 142+) must be completed with a C or better before July 1 of the admission year; a current Arizona LNA license in good standing is required. NCLEX-PN pass rate 100% for Jan-Jul 2024 and calendar 2021-2023.
