Black Hawk College offers both degree and certificate programs for nursing.
Certificates
Nursing Assistant (NA)
This eight-week program is designed to instruct the student in learning how to assist the nurse in direct patient care.
Practical Nursing (LPN)
The practical nursing program is designed to prepare students for direct patient care, and perform skilled tasks under the direction of a doctor or registered nurse. All of the fundamental duties of the practical nurse are taught in this program. Upon completion, a graduate may be eligible to take the examinations for licensure as a practical nurse. The Practical Nursing program is approved by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Opportunities include hospitals, nursing homes, physician offices, clinics and community agencies. Beginning yearly salaries for graduates employed locally $30,000-$36,000. The LPN program admits students once a year. Applications are available in the month of February for fall admission.
New this Year – All prospective PN students are required to take the TEAS test (Test of Academic Essential Skills). Students are encouraged to prepare for this exam in order to assure that the necessary score is achieved to be considered for admission into the nursing program. Study materials can be found at www.atitesting.com and at the BHC bookstore.
Scoring:
- A minimum score of 40 is needed to be considered for admission.
- A score of 40-49 will be considered for admission if completes remediation course NURS 142.
- A score of 50 will be considered for admission to the LPN program.
Degree
Associate Degree Nursing (RN)
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Click here for Admission Requirements and Information on TEAS Testing.The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program is designed to prepare nurses who, as beginning practitioners, are able to give quality nursing care to patients and function as members of nursing and health teams. Upon completion of the Program, a graduate may be eligible to take the examination for licensure as a registered nurse. The curriculum for nursing is career-oriented. The Program is approved by the Illinois Department of Finance and Professional Regulation and accredited by National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Beginning yearly salaries for graduates employed locally $40,000 to $52,000. Specific information about the RN program can be found in the Nursing Program Booklet.
New this Year – All prospective ADN students are required to take the TEAS test (Test of Academic Essential Skills). Students are encouraged to prepare for this exam in order to assure that the necessary score is achieved to be considered for admission into the nursing program. Study materials can be found at www.atitesting.com and at the BHC bookstore.
Scoring:
- A minimum score of 50 is needed to be considered for admission.
- A score of 50-59 will be considered for admission if completes remediation course NURS 142 and successfully retests.
- A score of 60-79 will be considered for admission if completes remediation course NURS 142.
- A score of 80 will be considered for admission to the ADN program.
Mission
Prepare Associate Degree Nursing Graduates for entry level Registered Nurse positions and provide the environment and resources for individuals to become lifelong learners
Vision Statement
The Associate Degree Nursing Program of Black Hawk College is committed to supporting the Vision of the College by providing a student- centered quality nursing program and strengthening strategic alliances to support both the students and the program.
Core Values
The Faculty and Students of the Black Hawk College Associate Degree Nursing Program embrace and strive to exemplify the following Core Values which align with both the College and the National League of Nursing (NLN).
- Caring
- Diversity
- Ethics
- Excellence
- Holism
- Integrity
- Patient Centeredness
