Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Quinsigamond Community College Worcester, Massachusetts
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 Quinsigamond Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Immunizations
- CPR certification
- Background check
TEAS within the last five years: composite 55 or higher, or 51 to 54 with a sliding overall QCC GPA requirement (54 needs 2.7, 51 needs 3.0); waived for holders of a bachelor's or higher. Health Information Session (or FYE 102/HLC 101 with C or higher), DPH immunizations, current CPR/BLS, physical exam within 12 months, and CORI/SORI/national background checks required. 46-credit, 5-semester certificate at $227 per credit in-state ($433 out-of-state); NCLEX-PN pass rates 90% (2025), 97.5% (2024), 91% (2023). Day and evening options.
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 Quinsigamond Community College. Open a category to see each one.