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 Wayne Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Interview
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Immunizations
- CPR certification
- Prerequisite courses
Fall 2027 packet: applications accepted September 2, 2026 to April 7, 2027 (4:00 p.m.), later applicants considered monthly until filled. Competitive point count from BIO 163/ENG 111/PSY 150 grades (max 18), medical experience (max 3) and ATI TEAS sections above 58.7 (max 4); no TEAS minimum. Paper application plus Letter of Understanding, math/English proficiency (HS GPA 2.8+ or placement scores), high school or college chemistry within 10 years, final review with a Career Pathways Specialist, AHA BLS CPR; background check and drug screen at applicant cost. Average class size 20 to 28; NCLEX-PN pass rates 92.86% (2022), 100% (2023), 100% (2024).
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 Wayne Community College. Open a category to see each one.