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Overview

Tuition $14,147
Duration 12–18 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 Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam Required

Practical Nursing technical certificate is listed on the Nursing and Healthcare Administration and Management page (WSU Tech South); catalog entry TC-PRAC_NRS states program cost $14,147.00 (excluding online fees, books, tools), effective start term Fall 2026. Admission requirements are only in the program checklist PDF, which has no extractable text; no exam, GPA, fee or deadline could be confirmed.

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 Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology. Open a category to see each one.

College courses

4

Entrance exams

1

Certifications

1

Health and background checks

3

Application basics

2