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Overview

Licensure pass rate (2025) 100%
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 The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS
Apply through School application

What you'll need

  • Essay
  • Interview
  • Immunizations
  • Background check
  • Drug screen
  • CPR certification

TEAS minimum composite 61.7; high school diploma or GED; campus-assigned entrance essay and interview with the Nursing Admissions Committee; AHA Healthcare Provider CPR, physical, immunizations, clean criminal record or Texas BON blue card, negative drug screen. About 48 weeks in three 16-week semesters (1,422 clock hours); offered at Houston Northwest and San Antonio North.

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 The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest. Open a category to see each one.

Entrance exams

1

Certifications

1

Health and background checks

5

Application basics

2