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Overview

Tuition $30,000
Licensure pass rate (2025) 89.61%
Duration 13 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 Transitions Career Institute School of Nursing asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS
Apply through School application

Applicants must be 18 or older with a high school diploma or GED and legally able to study and work in the US. ATI TEAS passing score 50%, fee $80 including a $5 proctoring fee, offered weekdays at 9:30 am and required even for degree holders. 1,300 clock hours: day program 13 months, evening 18 months; total cost $30,000 with a $3,000 deposit. The FAQ says students entering in 2024 were not eligible for financial aid.

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 Transitions Career Institute School of Nursing. Open a category to see each one.

Entrance exams

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Health and background checks

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Application basics

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