Illinois College of Nursing
10400 South Roberts Rd
Palos Hills, IL 60465
Palos Hills, IL 60465
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http://www.icnursing.com/| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | Allied health |
| Date founded | 2010 |
| School accreditation | Approved by the Illinois Board of Higher Education |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Population of city the school is in | 43,462 |
| Distance from campus to city center | 8 miles |
| Public transportation to campus | Yes |
| Student parking on campus | Free parking |
| Campus size | 3000 square feet |
| County | DuPage |
| School visit availability | Check website for information sessions or contact for appointment |
| Contact to set up school visit | Email admissions at mailto:admissions@icnursing.com or by phone at 630.495.7968 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) | $18,000; includes testing materials, textbooks, uniforms, and all basic medical equipment needed. |
| Class load (number of credits taken) | Yes |
| Other tuition rate variation information | Part-time students may have slightly higher rate. |
| Tuition refund policy | Tuition policy is available online and in the handbook. |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Pre-payment plan (if you pay your entire tuition when you enroll, you don't have to pay higher prices if tuition increases) | Yes |
| Other tuition payment plan information | Very generous scholarships are granted to most, some more than 50% of tuition costs. |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Hana Malik |
| Financial aid contact title | Academic Director |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 630.495.7968 |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Loans | |
| Institution loans (from the school) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Hana Malik |
| Admissions contact title | Academic Director |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 630.495.7968 |
| Admissions office website | Find more information on this website |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| College transcript | Required for all students |
| High school GPA (minimum) | 2.5 |
| High school GPA | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 2 |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | Required for all students |
| Other application requirements information |
1. Evidence of completing and passing, with at least a "C" in each of the following courses: English (3 years of HS or 1 semester of college) Algebra (2 years of HS or 1 semester of college) Biology (1 year of HS or 1 semester of college) 2. Current CPR/BLS card 3. Proof of personal medical Insurance 4. Certified background and sanction check through www.certifiedbackground.com (1-888-723-4263 x7142) 5. Proof and clearance of ten panel drug screening through www.certifiedbackground.com (1-888-723-4263 x7142) 6. Proof of immunizations/Titers: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B and Tetanus; must be current 7. Current PPD/TB Test PPD/Mantoux (2 Step TB skin test, each received 1-2 weeks apart and read 48-72 hours after administration); if positive must have negative chest x-ray results 8. Current history and physical completed by a licensed health care provider 9. Professional liability insurance 10. Valid CNA certification |
| Letters of recommendation | 2, required for all students |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| School catalog website | Find more information on this website |
| To get a catalog | Students may pick up catalog in person or on website. |
| Number of faculty on campus | 16 |
| Student faculty ratio | 8:1 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 8 |
| Laboratory | 4 |
| Discussion | 8 |
| Number of books and documents in libraries | 1,000 or more |
| Number of subscriptions (periodicals, newspapers) | Available on campus |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| Reading and study skills courses | Yes |
| Tutoring | Yes |
| Basic job skills | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Placement testing | Yes |
| Student lounge | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career contact person | Hana Malik |
| Career contact title | Academic Director |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 630.495.7968 |