A.A.S. Nursing (RN) Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
This 68 credit-hour program is designed to enable students to receive an Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing at the completion
of the two-year sequence. The program is approved by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation and accredited by the
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc (ACEN).
The Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing qualifies the graduate for NCLEX-RN and application for Illinois licensure as a
registered nurse. Legal limitations could prohibit an individual from taking this licensing examination. Questions regarding these restrictions
should be directed to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations at 217.782.8556. Positions are available in a variety
of health care settings.
Because of the nature of clinical experiences and individual instruction required in this program, specialized technology and the equipment
necessary to offer this program, a higher tuition rate is assessed for career-specific courses. These include courses with the NUR prefix.
Tuition for these courses in this program is 200 percent of the standard tuition rate.
Admission Requirements:
Nursing is a limited enrollment program. For admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Outreach Office at 847.925.6700 or
visit harpercollege.edu
Students who apply for this limited enrollment program are obligated to meet current admission requirements and follow program curriculum
as defined at the time of acceptance to the program.
Upon admission to the Nursing program, the mathematics requirement is met.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Harper College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois Dept. Of Prof. Regulation
- Industry Standard: NCLEX-RN
Education Information
Associates Degree
72 Weeks ( 1635.00 Hours / 68.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,452.00 |
| Books | $5,763.00 |
| Fees | $1,581.00 |
| Tests | $575.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,330.00 |
| Total Cost | $19,701.00 |
Financial Aid
- All financial aid depends on the eligibility of the individual
Application Procedure
3WIOA and TAA students need to contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 925-6782 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu. A separate book voucher is required for Follett Bookstore #1341 on campus. Books can be ship if requested for a small fee. Each semester, all Cook County WIOA sending agency case managers must supply the Harper College Workforce Coordinator with a Semester Training Schedule Approval Form that lists the courses the client will be taking that semester, and this must match the client's Harper Educational Plan.4
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - Per Placement Test Cut-off Scores
- Reading - Per Placement Test Cut-off Scores
- Language - Instruction is in English
- Writing - Per College Placement Test Cut-off Scores
- Prerequisites - Criminal background check
- Other - All credit-seeking WIOA clients must have initial & ongoing academic advising
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: A.A.S. Nursing (RN) Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/17/2023
Program Description
This 68 credit-hour program is designed to enable students to receive an Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing at the completion
of the two-year sequence. The program is approved by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation and accredited by the
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc (ACEN).
The Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing qualifies the graduate for NCLEX-RN and application for Illinois licensure as a
registered nurse. Legal limitations could prohibit an individual from taking this licensing examination. Questions regarding these restrictions
should be directed to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations at 217.782.8556. Positions are available in a variety
of health care settings.
Because of the nature of clinical experiences and individual instruction required in this program, specialized technology and the equipment
necessary to offer this program, a higher tuition rate is assessed for career-specific courses. These include courses with the NUR prefix.
Tuition for these courses in this program is 200 percent of the standard tuition rate.
Admission Requirements:
Nursing is a limited enrollment program. For admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Outreach Office at 847.925.6700 or
visit harpercollege.edu
Students who apply for this limited enrollment program are obligated to meet current admission requirements and follow program curriculum
as defined at the time of acceptance to the program.
Upon admission to the Nursing program, the mathematics requirement is met.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Provider Information
Harper College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois Dept. Of Prof. Regulation
- Industry Standard: NCLEX-RN
Education Information
Associates Degree
72 Weeks ( 1635.00 Hours / 68.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,452.00 |
| Books | $5,763.00 |
| Fees | $1,581.00 |
| Tests | $575.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,330.00 |
| Total Cost | $19,701.00 |
Financial Aid
- All financial aid depends on the eligibility of the individual
Application Procedure
3WIOA and TAA students need to contact the Harper College Workforce Coordinator at (847) 925-6782 or WIOA@harpercollege.edu. A separate book voucher is required for Follett Bookstore #1341 on campus. Books can be ship if requested for a small fee. Each semester, all Cook County WIOA sending agency case managers must supply the Harper College Workforce Coordinator with a Semester Training Schedule Approval Form that lists the courses the client will be taking that semester, and this must match the client's Harper Educational Plan.4
The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - Per Placement Test Cut-off Scores
- Reading - Per Placement Test Cut-off Scores
- Language - Instruction is in English
- Writing - Per College Placement Test Cut-off Scores
- Prerequisites - Criminal background check
- Other - All credit-seeking WIOA clients must have initial & ongoing academic advising
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)