The Practical Nursing Program is designed to prepare students in the basic level of nursing that applies the principles of therapeutic, preventative, and rehabilitative care. New students accepted to this program can only enroll in curricula courses in the fall semester of each year. Students who matriculated into this program must take a nursing entrance test (minimum score of 60), have a clear criminal background check, a clear drug screen, current immunization record, Tuberculin test, and CPR/First aid training. A Licensed Practical Nurse can practice under the supervision of an Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), a Registered Nurse (RN), licensed physician, licensed dentist or other practitioner authorized by law to supervise LPN practice. Graduates of this program will be eligible to apply and to take the National Council Licensure Examination for the Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN).