Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville Hanceville, Alabama
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 George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Immunizations
Application windows: fall entry Mar 15 to May 15, spring entry Jul 1 to Oct 1. Applicants are ranked on grades in ENG 101, BIO 201, BIO 202 and MTH 100 plus ACT composite, first-time enrollment, information session attendance and healthcare credentials. The PN certificate is earned after the first three semesters of the ADN pathway; physical exam, background check and drug testing required.
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.
People
Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.
Find your next step.
Getting in starts with a path. Pick one, then follow the people who already did it.