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 Verve College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Essay
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Immunizations
- Health insurance
- CPR certification
- Transcripts
- Prerequisite courses
ATI TEAS taken at Verve, 45% or higher, max 3 attempts at $50 each, within one year of enrollment. Active CNA certification; high school diploma/GED or 8 college credits; Anatomy & Physiology transcripts (6 to 8 credits, C or better); 400 to 500 word personal essay; 2 professional recommendation letters; physical, TB test, immunizations, medical insurance, CPR/BLS, liability insurance. $75 application fee plus $150 registration fee on acceptance; 1080 hours over 14 to 15 months; total cost $24,995.
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 Verve College. Open a category to see each one.