LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Offered by Piedmont Technical College Greenwood, South Carolina

Overview

Tuition $5,675

Duration 12–18 months

A practical nursing program that prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN licensure to provide basic nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.

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 Piedmont Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS

Minimum GPA 3.0

Apply through School application

Seats per cohort 32

What you'll need

Prerequisite courses
CPR certification

Practical Nursing Diploma in Applied Science, three semesters after acceptance; competitive admission limited to 32 students, fall start at Lex Walters Campus Greenwood and spring start at Laurens campus. Requires BIO 112 (or BIO 210 and 211), COL 103, ENG 101, MAT 120 or MAT 110 and PSY 201 with C or better and a 3.0 GPA in those courses, TEAS 65% or higher in both math and reading, good academic standing; AHA BLS maintained during major courses. Application dates are on the college calendar (not stated on the page).

Prerequisite courses

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.