Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by H Councill Trenholm State Community College Montgomery, 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 H Councill Trenholm State Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Prerequisite courses
- Immunizations
- Drug screen
- Background check
- CPR certification
- Health insurance
ACT composite 18 (no superscores) or TEAS 58, no older than 3 years; 2.5 cumulative, general education and high school GPA; all prerequisites (BIO 103, BIO 201, BIO 202, ENG 101, MTH 100 or higher, PSY 210, SPH 106/107, ORI 101) completed with C or better before applying, math and science within 5 years. Final spring cohort (Spring 2027) applications ran Oct 1 to 15, 2026; from Fall 2027 admission is once a year with dates to be posted. Five semesters total (two prerequisite plus three nursing), 50 credits; ranked by points on grades, test score, healthcare credentials and experience.
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.