Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland

Overview

Tuition $8,921

Duration 12 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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam HESI A2

TCAT Crossville is now TCAT Upper Cumberland (Crossville main campus). Program page: tuition and fees $8,921 plus textbooks/supplies $4,583; 12 months, 1,296 clock hours; approved by Tennessee Board of Nursing; institution accredited by COE. NCLEX-PN rate not stated.

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 Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Upper Cumberland. Open a category to see each one.

Entrance exams

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Health and background checks

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Application basics

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