Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Minden, Louisiana
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 Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Immunizations
- CPR certification
- Background check
- Transcripts
Minimum Accuplacer or alternative placement scores required (no scores listed). Four foundational LPNU courses (1214, 1203, 1005, 1262) must be completed before progression; physical exam, immunizations incl. TB test, $10 CPR card fee, background check. Per class of 20, at most 2 transfer or re-enrolling students; 80% minimum in all nursing courses to progress.
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 Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College. Open a category to see each one.