Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Rockingham Community College Wentworth, North Carolina
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 Rockingham Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Prerequisite courses
- Essay
- CPR certification
Fall 2027 application window January 11 to February 11, 2027 at 3 pm; TEAS minimum 55% within 24 months ($87 on campus, $120 remote); 2.5 GPA across prerequisites and nursing general education (BIO 168, BIO 169, CHM 131/A or 151, ENG 111, PSY 150 with C or better) and RCC cumulative 2.0; current NC Nurse Aide I, adult and child CPR, one-page essay and attendance at an information session required. Limited-enrollment three-semester program (fall, spring, summer).
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 Rockingham Community College. Open a category to see each one.