Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Hudson, North Carolina
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 Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Prerequisite courses
- CPR certification
- Immunizations
- Background check
- Drug screen
Practical Nursing diploma (D45660) at the Caldwell (Hudson) and Watauga (Boone) campuses, spring entry, three semesters (spring, summer, fall). All requirements due September 1, 2027 for the Spring 2028 class: program GPA 2.5 minimum, ATI TEAS Proficient overall with science 51 or higher ($70, scores under 2 years old, max 2 attempts per year), Nurse Aide I listing on the NC registry, BIO 168 and BIO 169 with C or better, online nursing information session, gateway English and math readiness; applicants ranked by points (BIO grades, ENG 111 and PSY 150, TEAS score). The outcomes sheet labels the 2024 PN pass rate (97.5%) under an NCLEX-RN heading; 2023 was 97%, 2022 100%. The college is considering an evening/weekend PN cohort at Watauga starting January 2027.
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.