Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro Murfreesboro, 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-Murfreesboro asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Prerequisite courses
- Transcripts
- Immunizations
- Background check
- Drug screen
Successfully complete the HESI Assessment; complete Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Math prerequisites with transcripts; age 18; high school diploma or GED transcript; three letters of reference (two professional); proof of MMR and varicella immunity; drug screening, criminal background check and clinical vaccination requirements. Optional extra consideration for CNA certification, one year of healthcare employment or 25 hours community service. Day (M-F 7:45 to 2:30) and night (M-Th 1:00 to 9:00) options; textbooks and supplies about $4,548 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-Murfreesboro. Open a category to see each one.