Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Requirements

Fall Start   Spring Start   Part-Time Day Option   Part-Time Evening Option

Admission Criteria   Technology Requirements   ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Fall Start 

PREREQUISITES TO LPN
CNA is required for this program. If you have not taken CNA, you will be required to take HC 106 and HC 106S.
  • SSS 100 - Student Success Seminar - 2 Credit Hours
  • ENGL 101T - Composition - 3 Credit Hours
  • PSYC 101T - General Psychology - 3 Credit Hours
  • CIS 101 - Computer Essentials - 2 Credit Hours
  • MATH 100 - College Math - 3 Credit Hours
  • HC 117 - Medical Language - 1 Credit Hour
  • HC 118 - Applied Anatomy/Physiology - 4 Credit Hours
  • HC 118L - Applied Anatomy/Physiology - Lab Credit Hours 
FALL SEMESTER
Satisfactory completion of the above classes is required to take the following:
  • LPN 104 - Introduction to Medical and Surgical Nursing - 5 Credit Hours
  • LPN 104L - Introduction to Nursing Lab - 2 Credit Hours
  • LPN 104S - Introduction to Nursing Clinical - 2 Credit Hours
  • LPN 114 - Pharmacology for the LPN - 4 Credit Hours 
SPRING SEMESTER
Satisfactory completion of the above classes is required to take the following:
  • LPN 120 - Maternity & Pediatric Nursing - 4 Credit Hours
  • LPN 120S - Maternity & Pediatric Nursing - Clinical
  • LPN 132 - Medical Surgical Nursing II - 7 Credit Hours
  • LPN 132S - Medical Surgical Nursing II - Clinical 
  • LPN 150 - Responsibilities of the LPN - 1 Credit Hour 
SUMMER SEMESTER
Satisfactory completion of the above classes is required to take the following:
  • LPN 160 - NCLEX- PN Review - 5 Credit Hours
  • LPN 160S - Clinical Practice 

See Additional Details in Catalog 

Spring Start 

PREREQUISITES TO LPN
CNA is required for this program. If you have not taken CNA, you will be required to take HC 106 and HC 106 S.
  • SSS 100 - Student Success Seminar - 2 Credit Hours
  • ENGL 101T - Composition - 3 Credit Hours
  • PSYC 101T - General Psychology - 3 Credit Hours
  • CIS 101 - Computer Essentials - 2 Credit Hours
  • MATH 100 - College Math - 3 Credit Hours
  • HC 117 - Medical Language - 1 Credit Hour
  • HC 118 - Applied Anatomy/Physiology - 4 Credit Hours
  • HC 118L - Applied Anatomy/Physiology Lab
SPRING SEMESTER
Satisfactory completion of the above classes is required to take the following:
  • LPN 104 - Introduction to Medical and Surgical Nursing - 5 Credit Hours
  • LPN 104L - Introduction to Nursing Lab - 2 Credit Hours
  • LPN 104S - Introduction to Nursing Clinical - 2 Credit Hours
  • LPN 114 - Pharmacology for the LPN - 4 Credit Hours
SUMMER SEMESTER
Satisfactory completion of the above classes is required to take the following:
  • LPN 132 - Medical Surgical Nursing II - 7 Credit Hours
  • LPN 132S - Medical Surgical Nursing II - Clinical 
FALL SEMESTER
Satisfactory completion of the above classes is required to take the following:
 
FIRST 8 WEEKS
  • LPN 120 - Maternity & Pediatric Nursing - 4 Credit Hours
  • LPN 120S - Maternity & Pediatric Nursing - Clinical
  • LPN 150 - Responsibilities of the LPN - 1 Credit Hour 
SECOND 8 WEEKS
  • LPN 160 - NCLEX- PN Review - 5 Credit Hours
  • LPN 160S - Clinical Practice 

See Additional Details in Catalog

Part-Time Day Option 

PREREQUISITES TO LPN
CNA is required for this program. If you have not taken CNA, you will be required to take HC 106 and HC 106 S.
  • SSS 100 - Student Success Seminar - 2 Credit Hours
  • ENGL 101T - Composition - 3 Credit Hours
  • PSYC 101T - General Psychology 3 - Credit Hours
  • CIS 101 - Computer Essentials - 2 Credit Hours
  • MATH 100 - College Math - 3 Credit Hours
  • HC 117 - Medical Language - 1 Credit Hour
  • HC 118 - Applied Anatomy/Physiology - 4 Credit Hours
  • HC 118L - Applied Anatomy/Physiology Lab 
FALL SEMESTER
Satisfactory completion of the above classes is required to take the following:
  • LPN 104 - Introduction to Medical and Surgical Nursing - 5 Credit Hours
  • LPN 104L - Introduction to Nursing Lab - 2 Credit Hours
SPRING SEMESTER
Satisfactory completion of the above classes is required to take the following:
  • LPN 104S - Introduction to Nursing Clinical - 2 Credit Hours
  • LPN 114 - Pharmacology for the LPN - 4 Credit Hours 
SUMMER SEMESTER
Satisfactory completion of the above classes is required to take the following:
  • LPN 120 - Maternity & Pediatric Nursing - 4 Credit Hours
  • LPN 120S - Maternity & Pediatric Nursing - Clinical 
FALL SEMESTER
Satisfactory completion of the above classes is required to take the following:
  • LPN 132 - Medical Surgical Nursing II - 7 Credit Hours
  • LPN 132S - Medical Surgical Nursing II - Clinical 
SPRING SEMESTER
Satisfactory completion of the above classes is required to take the following:
  • LPN 150 - Responsibilities of the LPN - 1 Credit Hour
  • LPN 160 - NCLEX- PN Review - 5 Credit Hours
  • LPN 160S - Clinical Practice

See Additional Details in Catalog 

Part-Time Evening Option 

PREREQUISITES TO LPN
CNA is required for this program. If you haven’t taken CNA, you will be required to take HC 106.
  • SSS 100 - Student Success Seminar - 2 Credit Hours
  • ENGL 101T - Composition - 3 Credit Hours
  • PSYC 101T - General Psychology - 3 Credit Hours
  • CIS 101 - Computer Essentials - 2 Credit Hours
  • MATH 100 - College Math - 3 Credit Hours
  • HC 117 - Medical Language - 1 Credit Hour
  • HC 118 - Applied Anatomy/Physiology - 4 Credit Hours
  • HC 118L - Applied Anatomy/Physiology Lab
Satisfactory completion of the above classes is required to take the following:

SPRING SEMESTER
  • LPN 104 - Introduction to Medical and Surgical Nursing - 5 Credit Hours
  • LPN 104L - Introduction to Nursing Lab - 2 Credit Hours 
SUMMER SEMESTER 
  • LPN 104S - Introduction to Nursing Clinical - 2 Credit Hours
  • LPN 114 - Pharmacology for the LPN - 4 Credit Hours
FALL SEMESTER
  • LPN 132 - Medical Surgical Nursing II - 7 Credit Hours
  • LPN 132S - Medical Surgical Nursing II - Clinical
SPRING SEMESTER
FIRST 1/2 OF THE SEMESTER
  • LPN 120 - Maternity & Pediatric Nursing - 4 Credit Hours
  • LPN 120S - Maternity & Pediatric Nursing - Clinical 
  • LPN 150 - Responsibilities of the LPN - 1 Credit Hour 
SECOND 1/2 OF THE SEMESTER
  • LPN 160 - NCLEX- PN Review - 5 Credit Hours
  • LPN 160S - Clinical Practice

See Additional Details in Catalog 

Admission Criteria  

 Two of the following: 
  • HS GPA: 2.5 GPA 
  • GED: 500 
  • ACT: 18 
  • SAT: 960
  • US-HS Rank: Upper Half 
  • Professional Discretion 
Students not meeting two of the above requirements are required to meet Next-Generation ACCUPLACER entrance requirements: 
  • Writing: 255 
  • Math: 217 
All students must also meet the TEAS Requirement Scores: 
  • TEAS Math: 62 
  • TEAS Reading: 75 

TEAS Information

Additional Program Requirements

Background Check and Drug Screen  

Completion of a background check and drug screen are required before program classes start. 

Background Check   Drug Screen 

CNA Certification

Students must have a CNA certificate to enroll in the LPN program. This course may be taken for credit if prior certification is not complete.   

Immunizations

This program requires additional immunizations. Please refer to the Health & Human Services Academic Handbook for additional details.

Uniforms  

Uniforms are required for this program and are available from the Southeast Tech Bookstore.

Required Supplies
The following required supplies can be purchased in the Southeast Tech Bookstore:
  • Pen light
  • Stethoscope
  • Bandage Scissors 
Technical Standards

Read the Technical Standards form and review physical requirements. If you apply online, this is part of the application process.

 LPN Technical Standards
 
Other Required Documentation

Applicants must complete and return an LPN Prerequisite Form before admittance into the program. 

LPN Prerequisite Form

CPR Certification: Students are required to provide proof of current American Heart Association CPR Certification before LPN coursework begins. At AAR and JumpStart, the program faculty representative will discuss this in detail. Southeast Tech does offer this training, if needed. To view the schedule, visit the Testing page on STInet. Click on Course Search at the bottom of the page. Then, type CPR in the Course Code field.

Technology Requirements

Southeast Technical Institute's Licensed Practical Nurse program is a Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) program. You may purchase a laptop on your own or from the Southeast Tech Support Center.

VIEW BYOL DETAILS

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