Practical Nursing
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/7/2024
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 2002
CIP: 51-3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Sauk Valley Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Department of Professional Regu
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Dept. Of Professional Regulations
Education Information
License
37 Weeks ( 900.00 Hours / 43.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,224.00 |
| Books | $925.00 |
| Fees | $2,160.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $744.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,053.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- Veterans Assistance
Application Procedure
Complete the colleges general admission procedure. Attend a Nursing Information meeting. Meet with Health Career Education Counselor to develop an academic plan. File an application form by March 1 or June. Submit two letters of recommendation by application deadline.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Other - CPR Certificate
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Practical Nursing
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 4
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/7/2024
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 2002
CIP: 51-3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
Provider Information
Sauk Valley Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Illinois Department of Professional Regu
Quality Assurance
- Illinois Dept. Of Professional Regulations
Education Information
License
37 Weeks ( 900.00 Hours / 43.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $7,224.00 |
| Books | $925.00 |
| Fees | $2,160.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $744.00 |
| Total Cost | $11,053.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
- Veterans Assistance
Application Procedure
Complete the colleges general admission procedure. Attend a Nursing Information meeting. Meet with Health Career Education Counselor to develop an academic plan. File an application form by March 1 or June. Submit two letters of recommendation by application deadline.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Other - CPR Certificate
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)