LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Offered by Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski Pulaski, Tennessee

Overview

Tuition $4,923

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-Pulaski asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam HESI A2

Apply through School application

What you'll need

Background check
Drug screen
Transcripts

All applicants must pass the HESI exam at the minimum score to be considered. High school diploma or HiSET/GED required; mandatory criminal background check and drug screen. Full-time day program, 1,296 clock hours; tuition/fees $4,923 plus about $3,290 books and supplies. Next PN day cohort starts May 2027.

Prerequisite courses

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-Pulaski. Open a category to see each one.