Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest Newbern, 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 Northwest asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Page posts HESI admission exam study resources but does not state the requirement explicitly. Classes start September (Newbern, Ripley, Covington), May (Union City, Bells) and January (Ripley); 12 month day program with 16 and 18 month evening options. Next posted deadline November 20, 2026 for the January 2027 Ripley day and Covington evening classes; other 2027 deadlines to be announced. Textbooks and supplies about $3,928 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 Northwest. Open a category to see each one.