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 Southwestern Illinois College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examNone required
Minimum GPA2.5
Apply throughSchool application
One-year certificate with rotating campus starts: Summer 2027 at Red Bud (apply Oct 1 to Dec 1, 2026), Fall 2027 at East St. Louis (apply Feb 1 to Apr 1, 2027), Spring 2028 at Granite City (apply Jun 1 to Aug 1, 2027). Apply through eSTORM Student Center Program Applications; admission is competitive. NCLEX-PN pass rate 84% for award year 2025.
