Practical Nursing
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 11/11/2025
Program Description
e Practical Nursing (PN) Program at Stellar Career College is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in healthcare by combining classroom instruction, hands-on lab practice, and supervised clinical experiences. Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care across the lifespan. The program introduces students to the fundamentals of nursing, pharmacology, mental health, maternal/child health, adult health, nutrition, and gerontological nursing, while emphasizing evidence-based practice, communication, and cultural competence. With clinical rotations in diverse healthcare settings, students build confidence in real-world patient care scenarios. Graduates are prepared to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensure exam and begin their careers as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), equipped to work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and community health organizations.
Established in 2025
CIP: 51-3999 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Stellar Career College
Program Contact Info
205 W Randolph Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60606
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 687-3000
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IDPH
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: NCLEX
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
56 Weeks ( 1085.00 Hours / 54.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $24,500.00 |
| Books | $2,740.00 |
| Fees | $1,500.00 |
| Tests | $200.00 |
| Total Cost | $28,940.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
After an in-person interview, students will get a Criminal Background Check done and take the Hesi exam
Hesi exam
The exam has 3 attempts and $55 non-refundable fee
Students must score 75% or higher on the exam. The maximum tuition and fees for this occupation is $8000.00
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Other - Hesi exam; Students must score 75% or higher on the exam
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Practical Nursing
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 11/11/2025
Program Description
e Practical Nursing (PN) Program at Stellar Career College is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in healthcare by combining classroom instruction, hands-on lab practice, and supervised clinical experiences. Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care across the lifespan. The program introduces students to the fundamentals of nursing, pharmacology, mental health, maternal/child health, adult health, nutrition, and gerontological nursing, while emphasizing evidence-based practice, communication, and cultural competence. With clinical rotations in diverse healthcare settings, students build confidence in real-world patient care scenarios. Graduates are prepared to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensure exam and begin their careers as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), equipped to work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and community health organizations.
Established in 2025
CIP: 51-3999 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other.
Provider Information
Stellar Career College
Program Contact Info
205 W Randolph Street
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60606
Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 687-3000
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IDPH
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: NCLEX
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
56 Weeks ( 1085.00 Hours / 54.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $24,500.00 |
| Books | $2,740.00 |
| Fees | $1,500.00 |
| Tests | $200.00 |
| Total Cost | $28,940.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
Application Procedure
After an in-person interview, students will get a Criminal Background Check done and take the Hesi exam
Hesi exam
The exam has 3 attempts and $55 non-refundable fee
Students must score 75% or higher on the exam. The maximum tuition and fees for this occupation is $8000.00
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- Other - Hesi exam; Students must score 75% or higher on the exam
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Online/E-Learning Instruction