Practical Nursing Program (PN)

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 22
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/11/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 7/10/2026

Program Description

The Practical Nursing program provides students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills necessary to function as a practical nurse within the scope of practice in hospitals, nursing homes, skilled extended care and rehabilitative facilities, clinics, schools, private homes, group homes and similar institutions. The program integrates classroom instruction, laboratory practice and clinical experience to give students the necessary knowledge and skill base to prepare for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

Established in 2012

CIP: 51-3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

CALC, Institute of Technology

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Program Contact Info

200A North Center Drive
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-0616

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

IDFPR

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification, License

65 Weeks ( 1620.00 Hours / 117.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$25,920.00
Books$1,160.00
Fees$850.00
Tests$1,800.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$477.00
Total Cost$30,207.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Montgomery GI and Post 9/11 Bill (VA)

Application Procedure

All applicants need to be at least 18 years of age. Complete and submit application (no fee). Submit transcripts from all high schools and post secondary schools attended and, if applicable, an official GED exam score. Submit two letters of character reference. Once completed application is received, applicants will be contacted by the school and instructed to register online with ATI® for the TEAS® entrance exam.

Entry Requirements:

  • Drug/Alcohol Screening
  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Physical Exam
  • Other - TEAS Entrance Exam

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs

Performance Data

Program: Practical Nursing Program (PN)

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 22
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/11/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 7/10/2026

Program Description

The Practical Nursing program provides students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills necessary to function as a practical nurse within the scope of practice in hospitals, nursing homes, skilled extended care and rehabilitative facilities, clinics, schools, private homes, group homes and similar institutions. The program integrates classroom instruction, laboratory practice and clinical experience to give students the necessary knowledge and skill base to prepare for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

Established in 2012

CIP: 51-3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.

Provider Information

CALC, Institute of Technology

View WIOA-approved programs

Visit provider website

Program Contact Info

200A North Center Drive
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-0616

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

IDFPR

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois State Board of Education

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification, License

65 Weeks ( 1620.00 Hours / 117.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$25,920.00
Books$1,160.00
Fees$850.00
Tests$1,800.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$477.00
Total Cost$30,207.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Montgomery GI and Post 9/11 Bill (VA)

Application Procedure

All applicants need to be at least 18 years of age. Complete and submit application (no fee). Submit transcripts from all high schools and post secondary schools attended and, if applicable, an official GED exam score. Submit two letters of character reference. Once completed application is received, applicants will be contacted by the school and instructed to register online with ATI® for the TEAS® entrance exam.

Entry Requirements:

  • Drug/Alcohol Screening
  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Physical Exam
  • Other - TEAS Entrance Exam

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs