Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College Cumberland, KentuckyOverview
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 Kentucky Community & Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Background check
- Drug screen
- CPR certification
- Prerequisite courses
Two-semester LPN program starting with NRS 101 in spring; selective admission, no waiting list. Attend an online pre-admission conference by September 15 and submit the program application packet by October 1 (college application, HS transcript or GED, college transcripts, proof of nurse aide training and registry, HESI A2 results). Points system: HESI A2 average of 75% or higher earns points (none below 75), cumulative GPA 2.5 or better, preference for active Kentucky Medicaid Nurse Aide Registry status. Approximate total program cost $5,291 including $65 background check and drug screen on admission; tuition $190 per credit hour.
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 Kentucky Community & Technical College. Open a category to see each one.