Practical Nursing
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 26
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/4/2026
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 2000
CIP: 51-3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Southeastern Illinois College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Department of Professional Regu
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
48 Weeks ( 1072.00 Hours / 36.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,950.00 |
| Books | $2,000.00 |
| Fees | $2,820.00 |
| Tests | $57.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,496.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,323.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Prospective students should contact Southeastern Illinois College (618) 252-5400, or toll free 1-866-338-2742, and request an admissions packet. Complete the college admissions form and the financial aid application. Upon completion contact the college to make an advisement appointment and schedule the TEAS test. Students must achieve a composite TEAS test score of 58.7 or above. Students from Edwards, Wayne, Wabash or White Counties should contact Wabash Area Development Incorporated at (618) 963-2387 Hamilton Hardin, Gallatin, Pope and Saline County residents should contact Mid5 at (618) 252-6020 to schedule an evaluation for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) support. All other prospective students should contact their local Workforce Investment Board for information on WIOA support.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Prerequisites - ENG 121, PSYC 121, BIOL 161 or BIOL 261 and BIOL 2
- Other - TEAS Test score of 58.7
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
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Practical Nursing
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 26
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/4/2026
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 2000
CIP: 51-3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
Provider Information
Southeastern Illinois College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Department of Professional Regu
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
48 Weeks ( 1072.00 Hours / 36.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,950.00 |
| Books | $2,000.00 |
| Fees | $2,820.00 |
| Tests | $57.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,496.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,323.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Prospective students should contact Southeastern Illinois College (618) 252-5400, or toll free 1-866-338-2742, and request an admissions packet. Complete the college admissions form and the financial aid application. Upon completion contact the college to make an advisement appointment and schedule the TEAS test. Students must achieve a composite TEAS test score of 58.7 or above. Students from Edwards, Wayne, Wabash or White Counties should contact Wabash Area Development Incorporated at (618) 963-2387 Hamilton Hardin, Gallatin, Pope and Saline County residents should contact Mid5 at (618) 252-6020 to schedule an evaluation for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) support. All other prospective students should contact their local Workforce Investment Board for information on WIOA support.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Prerequisites - ENG 121, PSYC 121, BIOL 161 or BIOL 261 and BIOL 2
- Other - TEAS Test score of 58.7
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
- Other(Specify)