Admission

1. 1. Apply to Pierpont Community and Technical College for the term you want to begin the program and meet the general admission requirements or be a current student.
      • First-time students should select “Health Sciences: Licensed Practical Nursing” as their educational goal on their application.
   2. Successful applicants must have a minimum score of 50 on the TEAS test (Test of Essential Academic Skill) within the last three years. Information on TEAS testing can be found here.
   3. Submit all required documents (High School or College Transcripts, TEAS score) to the Admission’s Office.
   4. Qualified students are accepted into the program until capacity is met.
      
      *Students begin the program in the fall semester. 

Program Requirements

• Students must pass a criminal background clearance check, meet health and immunization requirements, and drug testing.
• Students must be able to meet the essential functions of the program and classes, with or without accommodations.
• Students will need to provide their own transportation to assigned clinical sites.

Students must complete each course in the LPN program model schedule with a grade of “C” or higher and maintain an overall 2.0 GPA to remain in the program. Any classes accepted as substitutes for curricular classes also require a grade of “C” or higher. Failure to meet any of these requirements will result in dismissal from the program.  Students who have been dismissed may reapply to the program and their credentials will be reevaluated.