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LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Offered by Texas Southmost College Brownsville, Texas

Overview

Tuition $12,000
Licensure pass rate (2023) 70.37%
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 Texas Southmost College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS
Recommendation letters 2
Apply through School application

What you'll need

  • Transcripts
  • Immunizations
  • Background check
  • Drug screen
  • CPR certification
  • Health insurance

ATI TEAS 7 composite 56 with Reading 60, Math 60, English 50 minimums, taken within 12 months of the deadline; no prerequisite courses; 2 recommendation letters from physician, professor or employer. Fall deadline May 31 (August start), spring deadline Sept 30 (January start). Estimated tuition, books and uniforms $11,000 to $13,000 for the year; cohort size varies by semester.

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 Texas Southmost College. Open a category to see each one.

Entrance exams

2

Certifications

1

Health and background checks

6

Application basics

3