Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville Knoxville, 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-Knoxville asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Immunizations
HESI exam in Math and Reading Comprehension ($50; passing scores 60 math, 70 reading), age 18 by class start, state photo ID, high school transcript or equivalent, two MMR and two varicella shots or titers, and a completed FAFSA. Multiple cohorts a year (day and evening, Knoxville, Blount Memorial, Union County); next deadline November 3, 2026 for the January 4, 2027 start, then December 11, 2026 for the February 24, 2027 Blount Memorial start. Textbooks and supplies about $2,922 on top of tuition and fees.
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-Knoxville. Open a category to see each one.