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Oct 06, 2024
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2023-2024 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Practical Nursing (PN), Certificate of Achievement
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JJC Program Code: NU060
ICCB Program Code: NURS 0060
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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
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.
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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. |
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. General Education Requirements (Must include the following): 21 Semester Hours
Major Core Requirements: 25 Semester Hours
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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