March 18, 2024
The part-time program begins in August on odd number years (2025, 2027, 2029, etc.) and is four-semesters in length. Curriculum is delivered in a traditional, face-to-face format during non-traditional hours (evening courses and daytime clinicals).
The Hybrid ADN degree is a four-semester program that delivers course content in an online format with weekly lab sessions on campus and face-to-face clinical experiences in local healthcare facilities. This program is full-time only, and all students are expected to be in the area at least two to three days each week throughout the 15-month program.
The Associate Degree Nursing Program provides practical nurses the opportunity to achieve an associate degree in nursing and take the NCLEX-RN Exam; builds on the practical nurse program of education in communication skills, nursing process, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and basic nursing skills; provides appropriate educational opportunities to prepare the graduate to adhere to standards and scope of practice as set forth in the Illinois Nursing Act and American Nursing Association; and creates an environment that encourages lifelong learning and professional development.