LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Somerset County Technology Center Somerset, PennsylvaniaOverview
Licensure pass rate (2025) 94.4%
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 Somerset County Technology Center asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam TEAS
Apply through School application
TEAS exam required; one year program. Page states the application deadline was July 31, 2026 for the current class (no later deadline posted). Detailed requirements are in a downloadable application packet.
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 Somerset County Technology Center. Open a category to see each one.