This is not an open-entry program. Attending an advisement meeting Application to the nursing program Documentation of good health by a health exam Completion of health screening and immunizations as required Current clinical nursing competency and math competency are required. The pre-entrance exam is a standardized test that encompasses reading and verbal skills, numerical, life sciences and physical science knowledge. Testing is scheduled throughout the year. Contact the Allied Health Dept. for details.
Clinical rotations require travel to clinical facilities which are located in Southern Illinois.
Completion of the program is not a guarantee of RN licensure. The college tries to assist individuals who demonstrate financial need, and in most cases, financial aid is available. The college has been approved as a participating institution for grants made by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission and also is approved for federal student aid programs, including veterans benefits. In addition, locally endowed scholarships are available to full-time students through the Rend Lake College Foundation. Web Admin Best viewed with Netscape 4.0 or higher, or Microsoft Explorer 4.0 or higher.