Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College Orangeburg, South Carolina
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 Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Prerequisite courses
Cumulative GPA 2.25 from the last college with 12+ credits; meet one test criterion: TEAS 65 in both Reading and Math (within 5 years), SAT 480 Math + 26 Reading/480 RW, ACT 19 Reading/17 Math, or Accuplacer 250 Reading/237 Math; current CNA, EMT, MA, Paramedic or PCT credential within 7 years; national background check and drug test on acceptance. Selective ranking by ENG 101, MAT 101, PSY 201, BIO 210 grades (40-point scale, 30 for early/guaranteed admission); Fall 2026 cycle: early Jan 26-Feb 19, open Apr 6-May 14; Spring 2027 cycle Aug 24-Oct 1 (closed). 3 semesters, class size 20; nursing page at https://www.octech.edu/programs/nursing/.
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 Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College. Open a category to see each one.