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LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Offered by Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester, Minnesota

Overview

Tuition $6,359
Licensure pass rate (2025) 85%
Accreditor ACEN
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 Rochester Community and Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam Required
Minimum GPA 2.0
Apply through School application

What you'll need

  • Prerequisite courses
  • CPR certification
  • Immunizations
  • Health insurance
  • Background check

Entrance exam is the Health Science Reasoning Test (HSRT). Min GPA 2.0 over the past 5 years of college credit; needs Math 0094 or CHEM 1101 or higher with a C, a Nursing Assistant course or active CNA status, and in-person BLS. Application opens March 15 and closes June 1 for fall start only; 39 credits, 2.5 semesters.

Prerequisite courses

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 Rochester Community and Technical 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

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Application basics

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