Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conway, South CarolinaOverview
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 Horry-Georgetown Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Prerequisite courses
- Background check
- Drug screen
- CPR certification
- Immunizations
TEAS 65 or above (or 58.7 or above under the alternate option), valid 2 years; minimum GPA 2.5 with C or better in prerequisites; official high school/GED and college transcripts plus Affidavit Acknowledgement Form. After selection: criminal background check, 14-panel drug screen, AHA or Red Cross BLS CPR, TB screening, immunizations and a $125 seat deposit. 48 credit hours over three semesters, starts fall and summer.
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
CMA LPNYour medication administration experience counts. Bridge from certified medication aide into practical nursing and full LPN licensure.
- Time
- 1 year
- State
- All states
Southwestern College
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CNA to LPN
CNA LPNStep up from nursing assistant to licensed practical nurse. The fastest license upgrade in nursing, and the standard bridge toward RN.
- Time
- 1 year
- State
- All states
East Arkansas Community College
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Find your next step.
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