Practical Nursing Program (PN)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 22
Last Re-Certification Date: 1/6/2026
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®). Methods of instruction will include seminars and lectures, case studies, simulation scenarios, videos, journaling for self-reflection, guest speakers, student individual and group presentations to apply principles of critical thinking for nurses.
The CALC, Institute of Technology Practical Nursing Program is fifteen (15) months in length with a total of 117 quarter credit hours of instruction. The terms are comprised of four 15-week terms and one 5-week term for a total of 65 weeks of instruction. This final term provides a comprehensive review to prepare students for the NCLEX-PN. Breaks and Holidays are scheduled periodically through the progra
Established in 2012
CIP: 51-3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
CALC, Institute of Technology
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
idfpr
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, License
60 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 (VA)
Application Procedure
Individuals interested in the Practical Nursing program will need to:
1. Complete and submit an application for admission to CALC for the Practical Nursing (PN) program. All applicants need to be at least eighteen (18) years of age. There is no application fee. Admission meeting applicants will need to register to take the HESI A2 admission examination through Elsevier..
3. Submit transcripts from all high schools and post-secondary schools attended, and, if applicable, an official GED exam score.
4. Submit two letters of character reference.
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: 1/6/2026
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®). Methods of instruction will include seminars and lectures, case studies, simulation scenarios, videos, journaling for self-reflection, guest speakers, student individual and group presentations to apply principles of critical thinking for nurses.
The CALC, Institute of Technology Practical Nursing Program is fifteen (15) months in length with a total of 117 quarter credit hours of instruction. The terms are comprised of four 15-week terms and one 5-week term for a total of 65 weeks of instruction. This final term provides a comprehensive review to prepare students for the NCLEX-PN. Breaks and Holidays are scheduled periodically through the progra
Established in 2012
CIP: 51-3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
Provider Information
CALC, Institute of Technology
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
idfpr
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, License
60 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 (VA)
Application Procedure
Individuals interested in the Practical Nursing program will need to:
1. Complete and submit an application for admission to CALC for the Practical Nursing (PN) program. All applicants need to be at least eighteen (18) years of age. There is no application fee. Admission meeting applicants will need to register to take the HESI A2 admission examination through Elsevier..
3. Submit transcripts from all high schools and post-secondary schools attended, and, if applicable, an official GED exam score.
4. Submit two letters of character reference.
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