Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College Huntsville, 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 J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Transcripts
- Background check
- Immunizations
- CPR certification
Deadlines Mar 15 for fall and Aug 15 for spring; new students admitted fall and spring only. Submit nursing application, Essential Functions form, college and high school transcripts or GED, and an ACT score or register for the HESI exam at Drake State. After acceptance: background screen (fee applies), physical exam, immunizations and AHA or Red Cross healthcare provider CPR maintained throughout. Three semesters.
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.