Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens Athens, Tennessee
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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Full time day diploma of 1,296 clock hours; classes begin every September; tuition and fees $4,623 plus about $3,659 books and supplies. General TCAT admission is first come first served and requires age 18 or a HS diploma; program specific entrance exam and materials are not listed on the site.
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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Athens. Open a category to see each one.