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 Blinn College District asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Immunizations
ATI TEAS composite 65% or higher with at least 50% in Reading, Math and English and 33.3% in Science; no prerequisite courses; information session attendance required before applying. Up to 30 students accepted each fall and spring; Spring 2027 application window Sept 17 to Nov 6, 2026 (noon), Fall 2027 window March 4 to April 16, 2027. Bonus points for volunteer hours, health field coursework, a degree, or health certifications/2 years healthcare employment; 10 to 11 month program in Brenham.
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Paths
Routes into LPN. The first step is where you enroll today.
Medication Aide to LPN
Your medication administration experience counts. Bridge from certified medication aide into practical nursing and full LPN licensure.
CNA to LPN
Step up from nursing assistant to licensed practical nurse. The fastest license upgrade in nursing, and the standard bridge toward RN.
Find your next step.
Getting in starts with a path. Pick one, then follow the people who already did it.