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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 (Livingston) asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam HESI A2
Recommendation letters 3
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What you'll need

  • Transcripts
  • Immunizations
  • Background check
  • Interview

TCAT Livingston now operates as TCAT Upper Cumberland (Livingston campus at 740 Hi Tech Drive). Requires passing the HESI entrance test, high school or equivalency transcript (special education diploma does not qualify), three letters of recommendation, current physical, background check, two MMR and two varicella, hepatitis B series, TB skin test, tetanus and flu vaccine; interview with instructors upon request. 12 month, 1,296 hour diploma, Monday to Thursday 7:30 to 3:30; textbooks and supplies about $4,583 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-Upper Cumberland (Livingston). Open a category to see each one.

Entrance exams

3

Certifications

1

Health and background checks

5

Application basics

3