Practical Nursing Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 23
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2025

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 1992

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

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges/LTC

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Program Contact Info

Frontier Community College
2 Frontier Drive
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 395-7777
Lincoln Trail College
11220 State Highway 1
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 395-7777
Olney Central College
305 North West Street
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-7777
2200 College Drive
Wabash Valley College
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 395-7777

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois State Board of Education
  • Il Dept. Of Professional Regulation, National League For Nur
  • Industry Standard: Iosscc

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion

48 Weeks ( 938.00 Hours / 44.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$6,244.00
Books$2,100.00
Fees$2,899.00
Tests$357.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$1,325.00
Total Cost$12,925.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)

Application Procedure

Application to college and to the nursing program, college entrance exams, transcripts, appointment with nursing program/advisor

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Language - 12th Grade
  • Writing - 12th Grade

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction

Performance Data

Program: Practical Nursing Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 23
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2023
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2025

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 1992

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

Provider Information

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges/LTC

View WIOA-approved programs

Visit provider website

Program Contact Info

Frontier Community College
2 Frontier Drive
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 395-7777
Lincoln Trail College
11220 State Highway 1
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 395-7777
Olney Central College
305 North West Street
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-7777
2200 College Drive
Wabash Valley College
Mt. Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 395-7777

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges

Quality Assurance

  • Illinois State Board of Education
  • Il Dept. Of Professional Regulation, National League For Nur
  • Industry Standard: Iosscc

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion

48 Weeks ( 938.00 Hours / 44.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$6,244.00
Books$2,100.00
Fees$2,899.00
Tests$357.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$1,325.00
Total Cost$12,925.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)

Application Procedure

Application to college and to the nursing program, college entrance exams, transcripts, appointment with nursing program/advisor

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Language - 12th Grade
  • Writing - 12th Grade

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction