Licensed Practical Nursing

LPN Admission Requirements

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New students are admitted to the Practical Nursing (LPN) program in Fall and Spring quarters. In order to begin the program, candidates must follow the following admission procedures:

  1. Apply for admission to the college
  2. Take the appropriate placement tests in the Testing Center
  3. Complete all prerequisites with a minimum 2.0 grade-points and a minimum 2.5 GPA for all prerequisites
  4. Students enrolled in the LPN Program need to be aware that the physical and psychological requirements listed below are expected by employers. Therefore, students will be expected to meet the same criteria during clinical/lab instruction.
    • Demonstrate good body mechanics, lift/carry a minimum of 25 lbs. independently and 50 lbs. with assistance
    • Have normal/corrected vision and hearing within normal range
    • Demonstrate ability to tolerate intermittent sitting, standing, stooping and walking - Full range of motion is required
    • Demonstrate good manual and finger dexterity
    • Demonstrate ability to differentiate odors and colors in the clinical setting
    • Demonstrate effective communication skills:
      • Must be able to read and write in English
      • Must be able to communicate verbally in English both in person and on the phone
    • Demonstrate ability to stand on carpeting, linoleum, or be seated at a standard desk at the nurse’s station using an office chair for varying amount of time (i.e. 2-4 hours)
    • Demonstrate ability to work in high-paced facilities that includes effectively dealing with stressful situations and quickly changing environments
    • Demonstrate emotional stability and maturity in various circumstances through interpersonal relationships with staff, patients, and visitors
    • Demonstrate ability to deliver care across the age spectrum with cultural and ethnic sensitivity
    • Demonstrate the ability to consistently deliver safe and competent nursing care
  5. Submit a completed Application Packet for the appropriate academic year and quarter
  6. Once accepted to the program, submit a completed Registration Packet for the appropriate academic year and quarter
  7. Complete National background check