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 Graduate America-Houston asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Essay
- Transcripts
- Immunizations
- Background check
vocationalnursinginstitute.com now redirects to Graduate America (ga.edu). TEAS 58.7 or higher OR HESI A2 PN 80 or higher; no application fee; high school diploma or GED transcript, 4-question essay, physical clearance, immunizations with Hep B series, background check authorization, TBON blue card if applicable. Day track 12 months $25,500 (Houston classes start Oct 19, 2026); evening track 21.5 months $28,500.
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 Graduate America-Houston. Open a category to see each one.