Practical Nursing Program (51:1613)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/17/2024
Program Description
The Practical Nursing Program at NSC is a comprehensive program that matriculates students with exemplary knowledge and nursing skills. The program consists of a total of 1050 clock hours conducted over 42 weeks during the morning session and 50 weeks during the evening session. NSC offers both AM and PM sessions of the Practical Nursing Program (1050 clock hours). The AM program is taught over 42 weeks, and the evening program is taught over 50 weeks. The program is approved by Illinois Board of Nursing and Illinois Department of Professional Regulations. Practical Nurses are important members of the healthcare team. They care for the ill, injured or inform, promote wellness, maintain health and prevent illness under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician or dentist. Practical Nurses work in hospitals, skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, physician's offices, acute and chronic care facilities including clinics. Some other areas where a Licensed Practical Nurse may be employed are: home health, psychiatric health and specific health agencies. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates earn a certificate of Practical Nursing, IV Administration and Pharmacology, and are eligible to apply for the Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses to become Licensed Practical Nurses.
Established in 2011
CIP: 51-3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
North Shore College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IL Dept of FPR
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
42 Weeks ( 1050.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $15,450.00 |
| Books | $570.00 |
| Fees | $2,280.00 |
| Tests | $385.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $850.00 |
| Total Cost | $19,535.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Best course is to contact our friendly and courteous admissions team at (847) 550-5700. Students are required to complete an application, provide transcripts of prerequisite course work and ATI TEAS scores (or similar entrance exam). The admission process is completed by an in person interview, signing an Enrollment Agreement and fulfilling the financial obligation (payment plans available).
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
- Language - College Level (English 101)
- Writing - College Level (English 101)
- Prerequisites - HS Diploma, English 101, Math 101, Psychology 101, BiO 101
- Other - ATI TEAS or HESI or NLN Entrance Exam
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Practical Nursing Program (51:1613)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/17/2024
Program Description
The Practical Nursing Program at NSC is a comprehensive program that matriculates students with exemplary knowledge and nursing skills. The program consists of a total of 1050 clock hours conducted over 42 weeks during the morning session and 50 weeks during the evening session. NSC offers both AM and PM sessions of the Practical Nursing Program (1050 clock hours). The AM program is taught over 42 weeks, and the evening program is taught over 50 weeks. The program is approved by Illinois Board of Nursing and Illinois Department of Professional Regulations. Practical Nurses are important members of the healthcare team. They care for the ill, injured or inform, promote wellness, maintain health and prevent illness under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician or dentist. Practical Nurses work in hospitals, skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, physician's offices, acute and chronic care facilities including clinics. Some other areas where a Licensed Practical Nurse may be employed are: home health, psychiatric health and specific health agencies. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates earn a certificate of Practical Nursing, IV Administration and Pharmacology, and are eligible to apply for the Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses to become Licensed Practical Nurses.
Established in 2011
CIP: 51-3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
Provider Information
North Shore College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IL Dept of FPR
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
42 Weeks ( 1050.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $15,450.00 |
| Books | $570.00 |
| Fees | $2,280.00 |
| Tests | $385.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $850.00 |
| Total Cost | $19,535.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Best course is to contact our friendly and courteous admissions team at (847) 550-5700. Students are required to complete an application, provide transcripts of prerequisite course work and ATI TEAS scores (or similar entrance exam). The admission process is completed by an in person interview, signing an Enrollment Agreement and fulfilling the financial obligation (payment plans available).
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
- Language - College Level (English 101)
- Writing - College Level (English 101)
- Prerequisites - HS Diploma, English 101, Math 101, Psychology 101, BiO 101
- Other - ATI TEAS or HESI or NLN Entrance Exam
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes