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Overview

Tuition $13,931
Duration 12 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 Scioto County Career Technical Center asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam Required
Apply through School application

What you'll need

  • Transcripts
  • Background check
  • Drug screen
  • Immunizations
  • CPR certification

Entrance test is ACT WorkKeys (Applied Math 5, Graphic Literacy 4, Workplace Documents 5) taken within 5 years; high school diploma or GED copy and an informational meeting required. 1,350 hour program over one year, Monday through Friday; BCI/FBI background check, physician release, immunizations and negative drug test due after acceptance. Total cost $13,931.

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 Scioto County Career Technical Center. Open a category to see each one.

Entrance exams

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Health and background checks

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Application basics

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