Americare Institute provides licensed practical nurse training that allows students to reserve spaces to guarantee admission. Prospective students must pass a school entrance exam, finish a certified nursing assistant program (either at Americare or elsewhere) and complete four prerequisite courses in computers, psychology, English and algebra. These can also be transferred from another institution or taken at Americare. The school has day and evening classes, and students are eligible to apply for federal financial aid.
Americare Institute
1834 Walden Office Square, Suite 250
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847-397-0300
americare.edu
Carl Sandburg College is Galesburg offers a practical nursing certificate course, with day and evening classes. The college's branch campus in Carthage also offers the program, with evening classes only. The curriculum covers nutrition, health problems and basic nursing issues and skills. For admission, students must complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills with adjusted individual total scores of more than 60 percent. Before entering any nursing classes, students must also undergo a criminal background check and health evaluation and provide proof of CPR certification and the results of a drug screen.
Carl Sandburg College
2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd.
Galesburg, IL 61401
309-344-2518
sandburg.edu
Triton College's nursing program is especially attractive to vocational nursing students who know they want to go an to become registered nurses. It's a two-year associate's degree program in applied science, but students can choose to take the National Council Licensing Examination for practical nursing after completing the first two semesters. Those wanting to join the associate's degree program program must first attend an information session, take college placement tests in reading, writing and math, show evidence of computer proficiency and complete prerequisite courses, including algebra, biology, chemistry and psychology.
Triton College
2000 Fifth Ave.
River Grove, IL 60171
708-456-0300
triton.edu