Graduates will be prepared for employment in a variety of community settings, including hospitals, clinics, skilled care and long-term care facilities, residential care facilities, community health agencies, governmental agencies and other facilities. A 3-semester hour General Education prerequisite course is required prior to beginning the PN program. The program is not an open entry course of study. 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 Basic math competency is required. The pre-entrance exam is a standardized test that encompasses reading and verbal skills and basic math knowledge.
Testing is scheduled at intervals throughout the year.
Prospective students should call the Allied Health Dept. for details. PN students will attend classes on campus. Clinical rotations require travel to clinical facilities which are located in Southern Illinois. Completion of the program is not a guarantee of PN licensure. The college tries to assist individuals who demonstrate financial need, and in most cases, financial aid is available.