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 Southeast Community College Area asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Prerequisite courses
- Transcripts
- Immunizations
- CPR certification
Placement via ACT/SAT/Next-Generation ACCUPLACER or college English/math (no TEAS stated); 2.75 GPA in prerequisite courses (Anatomy, Physiology, Written Communication). Fall (August) start applications Feb 1 to Feb 28, spring (January) start Sept 1 to Sept 30 or until full; applicants must hold active Nebraska nurse aide status. Full time 2 terms or part time 4 terms, 38.5 credits, tuition $4,890 (total est. cost $7,573); AHA BLS CPR and health statement due within 15 days of admission.
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 Southeast Community College Area. Open a category to see each one.
College courses
3
Entrance exams
1
Certifications
2
Health and background checks
1
Application basics
2
Acceptees
Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.
