LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Offered by Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump Crump, Tennessee

Overview

Tuition $4,680

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-Crump asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam HESI A2

Apply through School application

Take and pass the HESI; HS diploma or GED and age 18 at enrollment. Traditional Crump program applications are due in June each year for an early September start (12 months, 1,296 hours, three trimesters, tuition and fees $4,680 plus $1,393 books); Crump hybrid runs 16 months and the Parsons hybrid starts in June. General TCAT admission is first come first served.

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-Crump. Open a category to see each one.