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Overview

Tuition $3,650
Duration 12–18 months
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 Pearl River Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam Required

Allied Health program listing states ACT required for Practical Nursing: score 16+ with at least 14 in Reading and Math. Dedicated PN program page not reached (guessed URL 404).

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 Pearl River Community College. Open a category to see each one.

College courses

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Entrance exams

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Certifications

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Health and background checks

4

Application basics

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Experience

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Acceptees

Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.