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Nursing – Practical Nursing Part-Time Program – Certificate

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Practical Nursing: Part-Time Program

Certificate

The Practical Nursing Program is designed to provide an individual with the knowledge and skills to function as a safe and effective member of the health care team in the role of the practical nurse. Classroom theory, laboratory practice, and clinical experience are included in this four-semester certificate program. This program is accredited by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations, and the ICCB. The accreditation and approval of these agencies allow a graduate of the program to do the following:

  1. Write the NCLEX-PN Examination. (This is the licensing examination that a graduate of any nursing program must pass in order to be employed as a practical nurse.)
  2. Be employed as a practical nurse in any health care setting of choice, including state and federal institutions.

In addition to completing a college application, the applicant must be able to do the following: provide proof of graduation from an accredited high school or possess a G.E.D. certificate; successfully complete the practical nursing pre-entrance examination, including mathematics and communication, ASSET Test or COMPASS Test, and provide proof of sound health to practice nursing. The selection procedures are listed in the admission packet.

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What You Can Do

Description of what you can do with this program.

Jobs

  • Medical Office Practices
  • Flu Clinics
  • Home Health; Private duty (especially disabled pediatric home bound patients)
  • Nursing Homes
  • Assisted Living Centers
  • Senior Citizen Centers
  • Rehabilitation Centers
  • Hospitals

Earning Potential

View the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook for Licensed Practical Nurses at Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Modes of Instruction
Learn more about the modes of instruction offered at John A. Logan College.

Program Details

00LPN 0061

FALL SEMESTER

Students must maintain a “C” or higher in all courses.

ORI 111PN Orientation 10.5
BIO 205Human Anatomy and Physiology I 24
BIO 206Human Anatomy and Physiology II 34
COM 115Speech OR COM 116 Interpersonal communication 33
11.5

The above coursework must be completed in the time frame denoted.

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

ALH 101Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation OR
ALH 102 CPR Recertification 4		0.5 – 1
PNE 101Fundamentals of Nursing3
PNE 102Nursing Procedures2
PNE 103Clinical Nursing 1.5
PNE 161Pharmacology in Nursing I2
9 – 9.5

FIRST YEAR – SUMMER SEMESTER

PNE 105Nursing throughout the Life Cycle1
PNE 193Pediatric Nursing1.5
2.5

FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

PNE 171Pharmacology in Nursing II2
PNE 204Adult Nursing I2
PNE 209I.V. Therapy0.5
4.5

SECOND YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

PNE 183Maternal and Newborn Health1.5
PNE 184Obstetric Clinical 0.5
PNE 206Adult Nursing II2
PNE 207Medical/Surgical Clinic3
PNE 208Mental Health Nursing1
8
Total Hours for Degree35.5

The Practical Nursing Part-Time Certificate is a minimum of 35.5 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools.

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Program learning outcomes information.

Nursing Faculty Contact

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Dr. Kristin Yosanovich, DPN, RN, CPPS

Dean of Health Sciences and Director of Nursing

Email: kristinyosanovich@jalc.edu
Phone: (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8455
Office: G218F

  1. Students must complete ORI 111 4-6 weeks before start of the LPN program. ↩︎
  2. BIO 205 Human Anatomy and Physiology I must be completed by the end of the first semester or prior to program admittance. No prior credit will be given if a grade lower than a “C” was earned. It is strongly recommended that students without a high school or college background in biology take BIO 100 or 101 or 105 prior to BIO 205. ↩︎
  3. BIO 206 and COM 115 or COM 116 must be completed prior to program completion. ↩︎
  4. Students must be certified in CPR annually before starting clinical rotation. Students will be required to complete ALH 101 during the first-year spring semester. ↩︎