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 West Shore Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examKaplan
Minimum GPA2.5
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Practical Nursing Certificate offered alongside the ADN; nursing applications accepted January 1 to March 1 each year via the application packet PDF. NCLEX-PN 2025 pass rate 95.65% (three year average 98.55%). Exam, GPA and prerequisite details are in the application packet PDF, not on the page.
