Apply to the Practical Nursing Program
How to Apply to Practical Nursing Program
The LSC nursing admissions process is competitive. It鈥檚 a separate process from becoming an LSC student. All nursing program applicants who complete minimum admission requirements by the application deadline will be considered for admission to the nursing program. Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the nursing program.
Read the LSC聽Nursing Program Admissions Policy.
Step 1: Before Applying...
Before applying to the LSC nursing program, complete the following steps:
Choose a Start Date:
To become a licensed practical nurse (LPN),聽apply to the 40-credit practical nursing program. Practical Nursing Diploma starts fall semester.
Become an LSC Student
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Apply to LSC |
Before you begin the LSC nursing application, apply and become an LSC student, if you have not already done so. |
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Important |
Important:You must declare your academic program of interest to apply to a nursing program. You can do this when you apply to LSC or by meeting with an advisor. Choose:
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Complete pre-program courses and requirements
Complete all 鈥減re-program鈥� requirements / courses specified in your program guide.
Review pre-program requirements in the program guide including:
- English
- Reading
- Math
- Pre-program courses
- GPA requirements
NOTE: If you attended college somewhere else (including the military), you may be able to transfer credits that meet your pre-program course requirements.
Register for Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) exam
- Create an account at聽
- Log into聽
- Choose Exam registration
- Choose register for ATI TEAS In-Person or Remote Online
- Choose ATI TEAS for Nursing Students OR choose ATI TEAS for Allied Health (PTA or PTA Military Bridge)
- Choose country, state, and city
- Choose date
- Register for the AIT Remote proctor exam or PSI testing center by paying $120.00. Available locations and test dates are listed in the ATI testing site. You may choose to take the exam at any located listed on the ATI website.聽 The cost could vary by locations.
**Please follow all instructions on the ATI website regarding required documents which include a valid photo ID and your ATI username and password.**
Prepare for Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) exam
Use the ATI TEAS Study Guide
- Check out a copy of the ATI TEAS study guide to use while in the LSC Learning Center (you can鈥檛 take it with you)
- Purchase a copy of the study guide from the bookstore or online
- Borrow or buy a used copy of the study guide from someone who鈥檚 already passed the test
Learn, practice or take a simulated test online
- Under 鈥淎ll Centers鈥� choose 鈥淐areer Center鈥�
- Choose 鈥淧repare for an Entrance Exam鈥�
- Choose 鈥淧repare for Nursing School Entrance Tests鈥�, then 鈥淣ursing School Practice Entrance Tests鈥�. You can learn, practice or take a simulated test.
- For additional practice before taking practice tests, choose 鈥淣ursing School Entrance Tests eBooks鈥�.
Get help in-person at LSC Learning Center
The LSC Learning Center provides:
- Free tutoring
- Textbooks and study guides available for reference 鈥� use them to practice specific concepts
Step 2: Apply...
The LSC nursing admissions process is competitive. It鈥檚 a separate process from becoming an LSC student. All nursing program applicants who complete minimum admission requirements by the application deadline will be considered for admission to the nursing program. Meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the nursing program.
After you鈥檝e completed Step 1, apply to the LSC nursing program.
Applications are accepted: January 20, 2025 - August 07, 2025.
Applications will be reviewed:
- After March 15
- End of May
- Early August
Students who have completed all pre-program courses and TEAS entrance exam requirements are encouraged to apply. Applicants who have met all admission criteria by March 15 will receive early acceptance. Please contact an advisor for questions.
Students will be notified of their acceptance into the practical nursing program within two weeks of each of the application deadlines.聽
Step 3: Next Steps...
Wait for notification of acceptance
You can expect to receive notification from LSC鈥檚 nursing department within the notification time frame stated in the application procedure.
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Accepted |
Accepted students MUST complete the required next steps by the deadline Accepted nursing students will receive an acceptance letter to your preferred email address on file. You must complete forms and return to us as directed in the acceptance letter to secure your seat in the program. |
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Not Accepted |
If you were NOT accepted, you can reapply during a future application period. You must complete the entire nursing application process again. You do not have to apply to 暗网禁区 again. |
Step 4: Accepted Students...
Requirements for Accepted Nursing Students Students
Due dates shown in your acceptance letter
If you were chosen to participate in the nursing program, complete the following tasks by the due date shown in your acceptance letter. You must complete these tasks by the due date to be guaranteed a seat in the nursing program.
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Background check |
Background check Complete Minnesota Department of Human Services and Federal background study. Details are listed with the acceptance letter. |
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Health declaration and immunization record |
Health Declaration and Immunization Record
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CPR / first aid certification |
CPR / first aid certification Submit a copy of your current CPR/first aid certification for Healthcare Providers. Please refer to the nursing admission policy for appropriate options. |
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Accept Your Seat |
Accept Your Seat Email your acceptance to the contact listed in the acceptance letter. |
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Register for classes |
Register for classes Your program director or administrative assistant will send you the courses to register. Please register for the specific courses you have been directed. |
Student Advising
Phone:
Director of Professional Nursing Programs
Tracy Moshier MSN, RN
LSC Professional Advisors
We highly recommend you meet with a Health Sciences Academic Advisor as you begin your program and throughout to address any questions you may have.
Background Check
If you have been arrested, charged, or convicted of any criminal offense, you should investigate the impact that the arrest, charge, or conviction may have on your chances of employment in the field you intend to study.
Student Selection
Please refer to the nursing program admission policy and procedure for more details about the student selection process.
Accreditation
暗网禁区鈥檚 Practical Nursing Diploma Program is approved by the MN Board of Nursing. The Practical Nursing Program at 暗网禁区 located in Duluth, MN is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
Most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. .
