Practical Nursing
The curriculum in Practical Nursing is career-oriented and the applicant must meet the following requirements for admission.
- High school graduation or equivalent
- Physical examination is required prior to beginning clinical practice
- Student must achieve a grade of “C” or above in all courses to continue in the program
Upon completion of this course of study, the student may be eligible to take the examination to become a licensed practical nurse in Illinois.
Licensed practical nurses are employed in hospitals, nursing homes, physicians’ offices, clinics, and a number of community agencies
Completion of the Practical Nursing program does not automatically guarantee a graduate the right to take the National Council Licensing Examination or to become licensed as a practical nurse. The student is bound by the Illinois Nursing Act Section 9 and Section 15.
Students must also successfully document and need all health and background checks required by academic departments and/or clinical sites prior to admission to program and/or courses.
Applications are available every February. The deadline for applying is March 2nd. Acceptance letters should be sent by March 24. Included in the letter of acceptance will be instructions for registration. Registration begins on April 7, 2009.
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