Practical Nursing
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/22/2026
Program Description
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 2004
CIP: 51-3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IL Dept of Financial/Prof Regulation
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
License
44 Weeks ( 860.00 Hours / 35.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,300.00 |
| Books | $1,044.00 |
| Fees | $700.00 |
| Tests | $430.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $8,774.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete and submit Richland Admission Information Form. Provide official high school transcript or proof of GED completion. Provide official transcript(s) from college(s) attended (if applicable). Complete steps in selective admission process; visit www.richland.edu/programs/pn
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - Eligibility for MATH 110 or 113 or completion of MATH 099
- Writing - Eligibility for ENGL 101
- Prerequisites - Completion of PSYCH 110; completion of MATH 106
- Other - Active CNA or enrollment in CNA program
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Practical Nursing
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/22/2026
Program Description
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 2004
CIP: 51-3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IL Dept of Financial/Prof Regulation
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
License
44 Weeks ( 860.00 Hours / 35.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,300.00 |
| Books | $1,044.00 |
| Fees | $700.00 |
| Tests | $430.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $300.00 |
| Total Cost | $8,774.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete and submit Richland Admission Information Form. Provide official high school transcript or proof of GED completion. Provide official transcript(s) from college(s) attended (if applicable). Complete steps in selective admission process; visit www.richland.edu/programs/pn
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - Eligibility for MATH 110 or 113 or completion of MATH 099
- Writing - Eligibility for ENGL 101
- Prerequisites - Completion of PSYCH 110; completion of MATH 106
- Other - Active CNA or enrollment in CNA program
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes