Practical Nursing Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2023
Program Description
This program is designed to give the student knowledge and skills on practical nursing concepts and application of this knowledge in a promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health for clients. Students will participate in assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care. Classroom study covers basic nursing concepts and subjects related to patient care, including medical-surgical nursing, administration of medications, geriatrics, pediatrics, mothers and newborn care, and pharmacology. Clinical experiences are conducted in long-term and short-term facilities, rehabilitation units, and community health organizations where students provide nursing care to mental health, surgical, maternal, and geriatric patients. Upon successful completion, the student will be qualified to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
Established in 2018
CIP: 51-3803 Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Genesis Healthcare Institute
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IDFPR
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- IL Board of Higher Education
- Industry Standard: IL Department of Professional and Financial Regulations - Board of Nursing
Education Information
License, Certificate of Completion - Apprenticeship
91 Weeks ( 1410.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $15,750.00 |
| Books | $1,200.00 |
| Fees | $2,500.00 |
| Tests | $400.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,685.00 |
| Total Cost | $22,535.00 |
Financial Aid
- WIA
Application Procedure
Application procedure: 1. Student fills out the following: 1.1 Admission Form, 1.2 Enrollment Form, 2. Student will be given English Comprehension test, 3. Submit the following requirement: High School or GED Diploma or Transcript of highest education level attained and valid ID. 4. Pass the TEAS for the PN Program.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Language - English Composition
- Writing - English Composition
- Prerequisites - Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Introduction to Psychology, Nursing Math, English Composition
- Other - Background Check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Practical Nursing Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2023
Program Description
This program is designed to give the student knowledge and skills on practical nursing concepts and application of this knowledge in a promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health for clients. Students will participate in assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care. Classroom study covers basic nursing concepts and subjects related to patient care, including medical-surgical nursing, administration of medications, geriatrics, pediatrics, mothers and newborn care, and pharmacology. Clinical experiences are conducted in long-term and short-term facilities, rehabilitation units, and community health organizations where students provide nursing care to mental health, surgical, maternal, and geriatric patients. Upon successful completion, the student will be qualified to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
Established in 2018
CIP: 51-3803 Adult Health Nurse/Nursing.
Provider Information
Genesis Healthcare Institute
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IDFPR
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- IL Board of Higher Education
- Industry Standard: IL Department of Professional and Financial Regulations - Board of Nursing
Education Information
License, Certificate of Completion - Apprenticeship
91 Weeks ( 1410.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $15,750.00 |
| Books | $1,200.00 |
| Fees | $2,500.00 |
| Tests | $400.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,685.00 |
| Total Cost | $22,535.00 |
Financial Aid
- WIA
Application Procedure
Application procedure: 1. Student fills out the following: 1.1 Admission Form, 1.2 Enrollment Form, 2. Student will be given English Comprehension test, 3. Submit the following requirement: High School or GED Diploma or Transcript of highest education level attained and valid ID. 4. Pass the TEAS for the PN Program.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Language - English Composition
- Writing - English Composition
- Prerequisites - Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II, Introduction to Psychology, Nursing Math, English Composition
- Other - Background Check
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction