Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson Dickson, 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-Dickson asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Immunizations
HESI A2 minimum 70 in math and reading (valid 2 years, one retest per term after 30 days); online application, official HS transcript, proof of MMR and Varicella immunity. Priority deadline November 1, 2026 for the January 2027 start, which depends on sufficient enrollment; 12 months, 1,296 clock hours, tuition and fees $4,943 plus $2,620 books; more documentation required after acceptance.
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-Dickson. Open a category to see each one.