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Practical Nursing (PN), Certificate of Achievement


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JJC Program Code: NU060

ICCB Program Code: NURS 0060

    • Become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by earning a Certificate of Achievement in Practical Nursing. 

      • This program typically takes one year to complete.

    • What you can expect: 

      • traditional classroom experiences 

      • online courses 

      • hands-on simulation labs 

      • clinical experiences in health facilities throughout the community 

    • How To Apply to the Nursing Program (to take nursing classes):  

      • First, apply to JJC. 

      • Then, apply to the JJC Nursing program. This is a second application. More information can be found on our Admissions page

      • The nursing program admits students twice a year.  

        • Submit your application in February to enroll for fall semester. 

        • Submit your application in June to enroll for spring semester. 
           

    Licensing

    • By earning a Certificate of Achievement, you are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) to become a licensed practical nurse in Illinois. 

     

    Nursing Program 

    • The Nursing Department offers two options: 

      • Complete one year of nursing and receive a Certificate of Achievement in Practical Nursing 

        • Eligible to take the NCLEX-PN licensure exam 

      • Complete two years of nursing and receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing 

        • Eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensure exam 

    • Physical exams and other requirements 

      • Once students are provisionally accepted onto the nursing program, they will be given information on requirements for a current physical exam and more, including: 

        • immunizations  

        • laboratory work 

        • a criminal background check  

        • drug screen 

      • You won’t be accepted into the nursing program until we have received these requirements, including immunity of certain communicable diseases, a satisfactory criminal background check, and no evidence of illegal drugs in your system. 

    • Learn More 

      • Attend a Nursing Information Session to learn about the program and admission requirements. 

      • Visit our Nursing page.

NOTE: Nursing students must achieve a minimum grade of “C” in each of the nursing courses and all of the general education courses before they are eligible for graduation.

                                                        

 

Completion Guide


For advisor information and a sample schedule by semester, view our completion guide. 

Nursing Program


The Nursing Education department offers a program of study in nursing with two exit options. Students can complete one year of nursing and receive a Certificate of Achievement in Practical Nursing, making them eligible for NCLEX-PN (licensure exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN). After one more year of nursing, students receive an Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing, making them eligible for NCLEX-RN (licensure exam to become a Registered Nurse - RN). Once students are provisionally accepted onto the nursing program, they will be given information on requirements for a current physical examination including immunizations and laboratory work, a criminal background check and a drug screen. Complete acceptance into the nursing program is contingent on successful completion of these requirements, including immunity of certain communicable diseases, a satisfactory criminal background check, and no evidence of illegal drugs in the applicant’s system.

Prospective students are encouraged to attend a Nursing Information Session to learn more about the program and admission requirements. More information can be found at http://www.jjc.edu/academics/health-and-public-services/nursing.

NOTE: Nursing students must achieve a minimum grade of “C” in each of the nursing courses and all of the general education courses before they are eligible for graduation.

Nursing Licensing Policy


Degree Requirements


The Certificate of Achievement Nursing program is designed for persons who wish to become licensed practical nurses (LPN). The program combines classroom experience on the Joliet Junior College campus with clinical experience in health facilities throughout the community.

A student who completes the program is awarded a Certificate of Achievement and is eligible to write the NCLEX-PN for licensure as an LPN in Illinois.

Total Required Hours: 46 Semester Hours


Includes Online Courses


This program includes the option for distance education courses (online and/or hybrid).

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