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 Stepful College-Fenton asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Background check
- Immunizations
- CPR certification
- Drug screen
St. Louis College of Health Careers now operates as Stepful College. PN diploma is 55 credits over 4 semesters (about 15 months) at $475 per credit, plus an estimated $5,600 for books, uniforms, supplies, clinical requirements and licensure. HESI entrance exam with passing score, HS diploma or GED with official transcript and background check required; applications accepted only at the County campus. Site cites a 90%+ LPN licensure pass rate since 2020 (no single year stated).
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 Stepful College-Fenton. Open a category to see each one.