Licensed Practical Nurse Training

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/1/2026
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/2/2028

Program Description

Practical Nurse Training is a 1-1.5 year training program which offers a certificate upon completion and successful candidate is eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam to become Licensed Practical Nurses. The training program consist of 1080 clock hours and delivered in the "hybrid" method

Established in 2018

CIP: 51-3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

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Program Contact Info

1639 East 87th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 437-5003

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

IDFPR

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • IBHE

Education Information

License

57 Weeks ( 1080.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$21,000.00
Books$891.00
Fees$1,000.00
Tests$200.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$50.00
Total Cost$23,141.00

Financial Aid

Application Procedure

Student must be a current CNA/MA/EMT - application and enrollment agreement noted on website, send in certificates, with transcripts, picture ID, SS# card. Before entry student must take HESI entrance exam. HESI exam is scheduled Tuesday-Thursday at 11:00 at 1639 E. 87th Street. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • Drug/Alcohol Screening
  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Physical Exam
  • Other - HESI entrance exam

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Weekend Classes
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction
  • Other(Specify)

Performance Data

Program: Licensed Practical Nurse Training

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/1/2026
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/2/2028

Program Description

Practical Nurse Training is a 1-1.5 year training program which offers a certificate upon completion and successful candidate is eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam to become Licensed Practical Nurses. The training program consist of 1080 clock hours and delivered in the "hybrid" method

Established in 2018

CIP: 51-3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.

Provider Information

First Step to Excellence Health Care

View WIOA-approved programs

Visit provider website

Program Contact Info

1639 East 87th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 437-5003

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

IDFPR

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • IBHE

Education Information

License

57 Weeks ( 1080.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$21,000.00
Books$891.00
Fees$1,000.00
Tests$200.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$50.00
Total Cost$23,141.00

Financial Aid

Application Procedure

Student must be a current CNA/MA/EMT - application and enrollment agreement noted on website, send in certificates, with transcripts, picture ID, SS# card. Before entry student must take HESI entrance exam. HESI exam is scheduled Tuesday-Thursday at 11:00 at 1639 E. 87th Street. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • Drug/Alcohol Screening
  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Physical Exam
  • Other - HESI entrance exam

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Weekend Classes
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction
  • Other(Specify)