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 Parkland College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examNone required
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Background check
Drug screen
Immunizations
CPR certification
Program page states CNAs or Certified Medical Office Assistants are welcome to apply and requires BLS CPR, immunizations and health forms, background check and drug testing; entrance exam, GPA, deadlines, costs and outcome data are in linked documents not readable here.
