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 Pine Technical & Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examRequired
Minimum GPA2.8
Apply throughSchool application
Seats per cohort40
What you'll need
Prerequisite courses
Immunizations
Background check
CPR certification
Entrance exam is the NLN NEX (min 140); ATI TEAS (min 53) accepted until Aug 1, 2028. Min 2.8 GPA is on prerequisite coursework (C or better); active MN or WI Nursing Assistant Registry status required. Spring 2027 window Nov 1 to Dec 23, 2026; 41 credits over 4 semesters; 30 full-time plus 10 part-time seats per semester.
