1. Complete an application to Lake Land College and submit to the Admissions and Records Office.   (Note:  Acceptance to the College does not guarantee admission into the Practical Nursing program.)
   
   
2. Obtain from the Nursing Department a PN Program Intent Form and return it completed to the nursing department.
   
   
3. Demonstrate satisfactory scores in two of the three categories on the Lake Land College assessment battery and placement test: CPT Reading 76;  CPT English 61;   CPT Math –Comp 84  El Alg 36 Int Alg 22.  (Eligibility to take the prePN test is determined by this test.) ACT scores may be submitted in lieu of taking the assessment exam.  ACT scores should  be reported directly to the college from ACT.  ACT scores are valid 4 years after the test date.  Contact nursing director for comparable scores to LLC test.  
   
   
4. Demonstrate satisfactory scores on the prePN assessment test. (A prePN composite score below 80 is not acceptable. Test scores more than three years preceding the March 1 deadline are not acceptable.) PrePN exams are offered at least two times a year. Dates for prePN testing and program policies are available from the Nursing Department.
   
   
5. In those years when there are more qualified applicants then spaces available in the program, admission is competitive and selective by use of an objective formula approved by the Nursing Department.  This formula includes the date on intent form filed in nursing office and prePN assessment composite raw score.  The most recent test score is used.
   
   
6. High school students who successfully complete Tech-Prep curriculum should consult with the director regarding enrollment requirements and procedures.

Note:  State Regulations require that qualified in-district residents must be accepted first before any considerations can be given to out-of-district applicants.

1. Complete the Lake Land College Practical Nursing Program Physical examination form.  These forms are provided by the  Nursing Department.
   
   
2. Submit copy of current CPR certification (no older than one year) and maintain current status during entire time of study in the Practical Nursing program.
   
   
3. Submit passport photo.
   
   
4. Attendance at nursing program orientation.  PN program uniform measuring and ordering will be done on orientation day.
   
   
5. Students enrolled in this program are required to maintain a “C” in all program courses to progress/graduate from the program.