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 Palm Beach State College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Background check
- Transcripts
Pass the HESI A2 exam and take the Level A TABE if not exempt (minimum scores not stated); high school diploma or GED. Limited-access program application must be filed before the deadline posted on the application page (https://www.pbsc.edu/admissions/limited-controlled-access-program-applications.php). Spring start, 1,350 clock hours, one year full time; approximately $7,000 for Florida residents including tuition, fees, books, uniforms and medical and background screening.
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 Palm Beach State College. Open a category to see each one.