Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville Nashville, TennesseeOverview
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 Nashville asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Prerequisite courses
Admission runs through a January 2027 prerequisite course; eligible students advance to the May 2027 LPN program if all requirements are met. Mandatory information sessions October 15 to 16 and November 12 to 13, 2026. Full-time day program, 1,296 clock hours; textbooks and supplies about $2,714 on top of tuition and fees. No entrance exam or application fee is stated on the page.
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 Nashville. Open a category to see each one.

