Practical Nursing
Program Information
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The Practical Nursing program at Illinois Central College is designed to prepare the nursing graduate to give nursing care to clients at the bedside under the direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician, podiatrist or dentist. The program consists of two semesters and one summer session.
The program includes four nursing courses and specified general education and science courses. The nursing courses build and expand on the art and science of nursing available to individuals and groups of all ages, emphasizing prevention, maintenance and rehabilitation concepts. Learning will involve didactic instruction, audiovisual materials, computer assignments, periodical readings, skills lab, group discussion and clinical experience. The clinical experience will be at nursing homes, hospitals and other community health agencies in the Peoria area.
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will receive a Certificate in Practical Nursing. The graduate will be eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensed practical nurses and apply for licensure as a practical nurse.
The Practical Nursing Program is approved by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
The following personal history information must be provided when applying for licensure in the state of Illinois.
- Have you ever been convicted of any criminal offense in any state or in federal court (other than minor traffic violations)? If yes, attach a statement for each conviction including date and place of conviction, nature of the offense and, if applicable, the date of discharge from any penalty imposed.
- Do you suffer, have you suffered from, been diagnosed as having, or been treated for any disease or condition which is generally regarded by the medical community as chronic - i.e. 1) mental or emotional disease or condition; 2) alcohol or other substance abuse; 3) physical disease or condition that presently interferes with your ability to practice your profession? If yes, attach a detailed statement, including an explanation whether or not you are currently under treatment.
- Have you been denied a professional license or permit, or privilege of taking an examination, or had a professional license or permit disciplined in any way by any licensing authority in Illinois or elsewhere? If you, attach a detailed explanation.
- Have you ever been discharged other than honorably from the armed service from a city, county, state or federal position? If yes, attach a detailed explanation.
- Are you a U.S. citizen or a lawfully admitted alien of the United States?
Locally, beginning LPNs earn approximately $13-$15 per hour.