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 Xavier College School of Nursing asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- CPR certification
- Immunizations
- Drug screen
Vocational Nursing (VN) certificate, 11 months, approved by BVNPT. Proctored ATI TEAS in science, reading, English and math with a minimum 60% and up to two attempts; minimum age 17 with high school diploma or GED (ID plus original diploma or official transcript); $100 non refundable application fee; total tuition $30,000 effective January 1, 2025; current CPR, negative TB test, immunizations, drug screen and physical exam (lift 50 lb) required.
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 Xavier College School of Nursing. Open a category to see each one.