Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Offered by University of the District of Columbia Community College Washington, District of ColumbiaOverview
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 University of the District of Columbia Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
What you'll need
- Essay
- Transcripts
- Prerequisite courses
- Background check
- Drug screen
- Immunizations
ACEN accredited PN certificate. Applicants must be current UDC students, 18+, with PN general education GPA 2.8+, all prerequisites at C or better and at least one science (A&P lecture/lab) at B within 5 years. Fall 2026 cycle accepted applications Jan 23 through Feb 27 (dates shown without year; next occurrence used); ATI TEAS must be completed by the deadline; two professional recommendations and a nursing essay are uploaded via the document portal; national criminal background clearance, health clearance and drug screen if requested before clinicals.
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.
- Timeline
- 1 year
- State
- All states
Support available to Spanish speakers
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.
- Timeline
- 1 year
- State
- All states
Support available to Spanish speakers
East Arkansas Community College
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