Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by South Piedmont Community College Polkton, 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 South Piedmont Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Prerequisite courses
- CPR certification
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Immunizations
Fall-entry only, one-year diploma; application window generally February to April (deadline posted on spcc.edu). Requires current NC Nurse Aide I, ATI TEAS minimum 65 within two years, GPA 2.5 in completed general education courses with C or better, eligibility for ENG 111 and BIO 168; ranked by points. TEAS costs $78 (SPCC students) or $93; estimated program cost $6,281.99 in-state / $14,729.33 out-of-state.
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 South Piedmont Community College. Open a category to see each one.