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 Saint Paul College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examRequired
Minimum GPA2.75
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Prerequisite courses
Background check
Immunizations
Health insurance
Min 2.75 GPA in prerequisite classes (Medical Terminology, A&P, Lifespan Development, Composition 1, Communication in Healthcare, each with a C) and 2.75 cumulative before PRNS courses; applicants ranked on prerequisite GPA plus rubric. Nursing Assistant certificate within 5 years or active MN registry required. Spring 2027 application open through Oct 30; 3 semesters.
