A practical nursing program that prepares graduates for NCLEX-PN licensure to provide basic nursing care under the direction of RNs and physicians, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
Career outlook
Employers hire licensed practical nurses to provide basic patient care such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting with daily needs under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
Getting in
What Career Center of Southern Illinois asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examRequired
Recommendation letters2
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Transcripts
Background check
Drug screen
CPR certification
Beck School of Practical Nursing; 11-month course. Academic entrance requirement is met by college transcripts (algebra/college math, chemistry or physics with C minimum plus English and Composition I), or SAT 860+ / ACT 18+, or the WorkKeys test; no TEAS/HESI. Application packet needs official sealed transcripts, two professional reference letters from non-relatives, background check, drug test and Red Cross healthcare provider CPR; 2025-26 tuition $17,700.
