Practical Nursing - Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2025
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education and assistance with examinations and treatment.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Kaskaskia College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- HLC
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
40 Weeks ( 1027.50 Hours / 44.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,304.00 |
| Books | $570.00 |
| Fees | $1,877.00 |
| Tests | $200.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $520.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,471.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Institutional Scholarships
- 3rd party loans and scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete application and registration forms. Provide high school transcript or GED certificate, provide college transcript.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Language - Able to communicate
- Writing - Placement in ENGL 101
- Prerequisites - Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Terminology
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
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Practical Nursing - Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 24
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2025
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education and assistance with examinations and treatment.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
Provider Information
Kaskaskia College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Community College Board
- HLC
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
40 Weeks ( 1027.50 Hours / 44.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,304.00 |
| Books | $570.00 |
| Fees | $1,877.00 |
| Tests | $200.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $520.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,471.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Institutional Scholarships
- 3rd party loans and scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete application and registration forms. Provide high school transcript or GED certificate, provide college transcript.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Language - Able to communicate
- Writing - Placement in ENGL 101
- Prerequisites - Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Terminology
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
- Day Classes