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 Southeast Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examTEAS
Minimum GPA2.5
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Transcripts
Background check
Drug screen
Immunizations
CPR certification
TEAS math 62 and reading 73 minimum (waived with ACT 21 in reading and math); admission needs two of: HS GPA 2.5, GED subscores 145, ACT 18, SAT 960, college GPA 2.0 on 12 or more credits, otherwise ACCUPLACER 225 QR and 255 writing. CNA certification and AHA CPR before LPN courses, background check before classes, drug screen per clinical site. One year diploma with 12 month full time or 18 month part time options, fall and spring starts, $282 per credit plus fees; college says pass rates since 2023 exceed state and national averages.
