Nursing AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/30/2025
Program Description
Upon completion of the associate degree, students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam to become a registered professional nurse (RN). Study in nursing emphasizes individualized instruction and goes beyond the traditional classroom by utilizing a combination of learning experiences such as simulations, multimedia, small group discussions, laboratory practice, and hands-on learning in a variety of medical facilities. This approach places greater educational responsibility on the individual student and encourages each student to develop the necessary skills for lifelong learning. The nursing program has a competitive selective admission process and additional health requirements once admitted. Background check and drug screen required.
Established in 2018
CIP: 51-3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: ACEN
Education Information
Associates Degree
80 Weeks ( 986.00 Hours / 88.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $15,320.00 |
| Books | $4,900.00 |
| Tests | $200.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $740.00 |
| Total Cost | $21,160.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book prices are subject to change. Please check with your local bookstore for exact prices.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical 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
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Nursing AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/30/2025
Program Description
Upon completion of the associate degree, students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam to become a registered professional nurse (RN). Study in nursing emphasizes individualized instruction and goes beyond the traditional classroom by utilizing a combination of learning experiences such as simulations, multimedia, small group discussions, laboratory practice, and hands-on learning in a variety of medical facilities. This approach places greater educational responsibility on the individual student and encourages each student to develop the necessary skills for lifelong learning. The nursing program has a competitive selective admission process and additional health requirements once admitted. Background check and drug screen required.
Established in 2018
CIP: 51-3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: ACEN
Education Information
Associates Degree
80 Weeks ( 986.00 Hours / 88.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $15,320.00 |
| Books | $4,900.00 |
| Tests | $200.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $740.00 |
| Total Cost | $21,160.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book prices are subject to change. Please check with your local bookstore for exact prices.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical 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
- Night Classes
- Day Classes