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LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Offered by Washington State Community College Marietta, Ohio

Overview

Tuition $4,128
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 Washington State Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS
Minimum GPA 2.3
Recommendation letters 3
Apply through School application

What you'll need

  • Transcripts
  • Prerequisite courses

Now branded Washington State College of Ohio (wsco.edu). One-year PN certificate (44 credits), summer entry, first-qualified first-accepted; submission window January 1 to March 12, 2027 at noon. Requires ACT 20+, SAT 1050+, or TEAS 63.3+ (waived with a bachelor's degree), three non-family references, HS Algebra II, Biology and Chemistry with C or higher, ENGL 1510 before entry, GPA 2.3 or higher.

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 Washington State Community College. Open a category to see each one.

College courses

4

Entrance exams

3

Application basics

2