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 Riveroak Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Immunizations
Application packet required before enrollment. Age 18+ by program completion, standard high school diploma or GED, basic skills assessment scores of 11.0 in math, language and reading (or other basic skill requirement met), plus ATI TEAS. Immunization records, physical exam, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Tetanus, PPD and negative TB test required. 1,350 hours, 11 months full-time days; Fall term August-December, Spring term January-May; FL resident total approximately $8,477.80.
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 Riveroak Technical College. Open a category to see each one.