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Overview

Tuition $7,152
Licensure pass rate (2024) 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 Southeastern Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS
Minimum GPA 2.5
Apply through School application

What you'll need

  • Transcripts

ATI TEAS composite minimum 59.0 (valid 2 years, max 3 attempts per year). Cumulative GPA 2.5 or higher and current NC Nurse Aide Registry listing required. Most recent application window was May 1 to June 22, 2026 with acceptance letters July 6, 2026 for a Spring start; three-semester diploma (Spring, Summer, Fall); in-state estimated total $7,152, out-of-state $13,296.

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 Southeastern Community College. Open a category to see each one.

College courses

6

Entrance exams

1

Certifications

1

Application basics

2