Registered Nursing Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Program Description
This degree program prepares students to deliver highquality, safe and cost-effective health care as a Registered Professional Nurse. Registered Professional Nursing is governed by the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act 2007. It is designed to prepare the entry-level professional nurse to sit for the licensing examination for professional nurses (NCLEX-RN) after graduation. The Registered Professional Nurse advocates for patient safety through use of evidence-based practice, team work, ethics, technology and a focus on continuous quality improvement. The curriculum includes theory in communications, science and behavioral sciences as well as nursing. The Kishwaukee College Nursing Program curriculum utilizes the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Institute competencies to provide an organizing framework for curriculum content. The QSEN competencies include: 5 Patient-centered care 5 Teamwork and Collaboration 5 Evidence-based Practice 5 Quality Improvement 5 Safety 5 Informatics A vital component of the curriculum is the supervised clinical experience provided in area hospitals and community agencies. The newly remodeled facilities which include classrooms, nursing labs, and a high fidelity simulation lab located within the Terry and Sherrie Martin Health Career Wing, provide a quality environment for learning in the 21st century.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 350 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 97102 |
Provider Information
Kishwaukee 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
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: Illinois Dept. Of Professional Regulation
Education Information
License, Associates Degree
80 Weeks ( 1008.00 Hours / 66.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $13,600.00 |
| Tests | $547.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $45.00 |
| Total Cost | $14,192.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Attend an information meeting (listed on website), bring high school and college transcripts to the meeting.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - Contact Career Advisor
- Reading - Contact Career Advisor
- Prerequisites - See catalog for list
- Other - HS Rank or 2.5 GPA/must pass TEAS
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Registered Nursing Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Program Description
This degree program prepares students to deliver highquality, safe and cost-effective health care as a Registered Professional Nurse. Registered Professional Nursing is governed by the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act 2007. It is designed to prepare the entry-level professional nurse to sit for the licensing examination for professional nurses (NCLEX-RN) after graduation. The Registered Professional Nurse advocates for patient safety through use of evidence-based practice, team work, ethics, technology and a focus on continuous quality improvement. The curriculum includes theory in communications, science and behavioral sciences as well as nursing. The Kishwaukee College Nursing Program curriculum utilizes the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) Institute competencies to provide an organizing framework for curriculum content. The QSEN competencies include: 5 Patient-centered care 5 Teamwork and Collaboration 5 Evidence-based Practice 5 Quality Improvement 5 Safety 5 Informatics A vital component of the curriculum is the supervised clinical experience provided in area hospitals and community agencies. The newly remodeled facilities which include classrooms, nursing labs, and a high fidelity simulation lab located within the Terry and Sherrie Martin Health Career Wing, provide a quality environment for learning in the 21st century.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 350 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 97102 |
Provider Information
Kishwaukee 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
- Illinois Community College Board
- Industry Standard: Illinois Dept. Of Professional Regulation
Education Information
License, Associates Degree
80 Weeks ( 1008.00 Hours / 66.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $13,600.00 |
| Tests | $547.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $45.00 |
| Total Cost | $14,192.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Attend an information meeting (listed on website), bring high school and college transcripts to the meeting.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - Contact Career Advisor
- Reading - Contact Career Advisor
- Prerequisites - See catalog for list
- Other - HS Rank or 2.5 GPA/must pass TEAS
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)