LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Offered by South Plains College Levelland, Texas

Overview

Tuition $4,453

Licensure pass rate (2025) 100%

Duration 12–18 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 South Plains College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS

Minimum GPA 2.0

Apply through School application

What you'll need

CPR certification
Immunizations
Drug screen
Background check

TEAS minimum 58.7 in each of English, Math, Reading and Science; TSI also required. Deadlines by site: Reese Fall 2026 October 19, 2026; Reese Spring 2027 October 7, 2026; Levelland Summer 2026 February 18, 2026; Plainview Fall 2026 April 29, 2026. Texas BON background check, CPR, immunizations and drug screen required.

Prerequisite courses

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 Plains College. Open a category to see each one.