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LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Offered by Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, Texas

Overview

Tuition $3,330
Licensure pass rate (2023) 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 Tarrant County College District asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam HESI A2
Minimum GPA 2.0
Apply through School application

What you'll need

  • Transcripts
  • Prerequisite courses
  • Immunizations
  • Background check
  • Drug screen
  • CPR certification

Selective admission; separate program application after TCC admission. HESI A2 minimum 75 in each of 5 sections (Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar, Math, A&P); BIOL 2401 with C or better and TSI complete before applying; group advisement session required. 45 credit hours; tuition shown is 2026-27 in-county. Application currently closed; candidates notified May 29, 2026.

Prerequisite courses

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 Tarrant County College District. Open a category to see each one.

College courses

2

Entrance exams

2

Certifications

1

Health and background checks

6

Application basics

1