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 Shawnee Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Prerequisite courses
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Immunizations
- Health insurance
- CPR certification
One-year Practical Nursing certificate (min. 46 hours), 12 months starting Summer 2027; ACEN initial accreditation. Per the 2027 PN application packet (https://shawneecc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2027-PN-App.pdf) all materials (PN application, degree audit, transcripts, ID, TEAS scores) are due to the Nursing Administrative Assistant by March 31, 2027; TEAS composite 60 or higher required (two attempts allowed Oct 31, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027, $75 per test), cumulative GPA 2.5, prerequisites ENG 111, BIO 221/222 and HLT 211 with C or better, in-district applicants ranked first, points for A/B in A&P. Physical form, background check, drug test, health insurance, immunizations and current BLS after acceptance; mandatory information meeting April 21 or 22, 2027. Approximate total cost including prerequisites $13,500 to $14,000. Page states 8 years of 100% NCLEX-PN pass rate (no year given).
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 Shawnee Community College. Open a category to see each one.