The College of Lake County is located in Grayslake, a suburb of Chicago. The school’s associate degree in nursing program enables participants to become registered nurses. Students focus on biology, pharmacology, and nursing in specific demographics, such as families, those with mental health issues, and cross-cultural patients. It is a 64-hour program, four semesters in total, and meant to be taken over the course of two years.
19351 West Washington St.
Grayslake, IL 60030
847-543-2000
clcillinois.edu/credit/programs/nur.asp
Daley College is a city college of Chicago. Its nursing program is based on the philosophy that nursing concerns human care and promoting positive changes in clients. Emphasized as part of that philosophy are critical thinking and evidence-based practice, leadership and professional development, globalization, and communication, all of which contribute to preparation for a career in nursing care, nursing care management, or, after further education, the teaching of nursing.
7500 South Pulaski Rd.
Chicago, IL 60652
773-838-7500
daley.ccc.edu/academic/cp_nursing.aspx
Kennedy-King College, another of Chicago’s city colleges, is an Illinois Department of Professional Regulations-approved career preparation program. The program is intended for those looking for employment as licensed practical nurses or registered nurses. After successful completion of the program, students can be employed by hospitals and clinics, nursing homes and assisted living centers, physicians' offices, and governmental agencies, in addition to being certified to provide in-home care.
3901 South State St.
Chicago, IL 60609
773-451-2000?
kennedyking.ccc.edu/Academic_Programs/career_programs.asp
There are two different associates degrees offered in the nursing department at Joliet Junior College in suburban Joliet: one for those wishing to become practical nurses and the other for those intending to become registered nurses. Students in both tracks learn in both a classroom environment and experientially at community health care facilities. Nurses in training study nutrition, pharmacology, and pediatric nursing.
1215 Houbolt Rd.
Joliet, IL 60431
815-729-9020
jjc.edu/academics/divisions/nursing-allied-health/nursing/Pages/default.aspx
The nursing program at Malcolm X College prepares students for work in their chosen profession through supervised clinical learning experiences in varying fields, from gerontological nursing to maternal-child health. It is 70 credit hours, taken over the course of two years, and a competitive program, requiring program-specific admission in the second year of study.
1900 W. Van Buren
Chicago, IL 60612
312-850-7000
malcolmx.ccc.edu/Academic_Programs/Nursing.asp
Palos Hills’ Moraine Valley Community College is intended to provide preparation for a nursing career in a hospital or any other health care setting. The program consists of clinicals, labs, and lectures. Clinicals are on-site at a number of neighboring hospitals. After completing the program, graduates will be able to take preventative, diagnostic, rehabilitative, and therapeutic action in situations requiring medical attention.
9000 West College Parkway
Palos Hills, IL 60465
708-974-4300
morainevalley.edu/programs/general/1246.htm