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 Kankakee Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examHESI A2
Minimum GPA2.5
Apply throughSchool application
What you'll need
Background check
Drug screen
Immunizations
CPR certification
HESI A2 comprehensive score of 70% or higher must be reached before the testing deadline (July 1 for the fall cohort); applications open in spring for fall start. Background check is $34 through KCC; physical exam and drug screen within 4 months of program start; AHA BLS or Red Cross CPR due at registration.
