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Practical Nurse (P.N.)
The Certificate of Achievement pathway is designed for persons who wish to become Practical Nurses.
The pathway combines classroom experience on the Joliet Junior College campus with clinical experience in community health care facilities. A student who completes the pathway is awarded a Certificate of Achievement and is eligible to write the NCLEX-PN for licensure as an L.P.N. in Illinois.
What is Unique About Our Practical Nurse (P.N.) Pathway?
- State-of-the-Art simulation labs.
- Save thousands of dollars.
- Joliet Junior College NCLEX-PN first-time pass rate in 2023 was 96 percent.
- Joliet Junior College works closely with local universities so graduates can make a seamless transition and complete their bachelor’s degree.
- According to RegisteredNursing.org, JJC's Nursing program is ranked one of the top 10 in the state of Illinois.
- According to PracticalNursing.org, JJC's LPN program is ranked one of the top 10 in the state of Illinois.
Please Note:
Beginning with the May 15 - 31, 2025 application period for upcoming Fall 2025 and all future semesters, please review the following link for the revised curriculum:
Revised Nursing Curriculum Requirements
The following curriculum link under the section, "What Degree/Certificate will I receive?" is only for students enrolled in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025. Please see an advisor for new curriculum requirements.
What Degree/Certificate will I receive?
CertificateWhat Are My Career Opportunities?
- Licensed practical nurses provide basic nursing care and work under the direction of registered nurses and doctors.
- Licensed practical nurses work in a variety of settings, including nursing homes and extended care facilities, hospitals, physicians’ offices, and private homes. Most work full time.
- Employment of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses is projected to grow 12 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.
- The median annual wage for licensed practical nurse was $50,090 in May 2020. (US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
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How To Apply
JJC's Nursing Program has a selective admissions process. Students will be required to obtain a physical examination with titers and/or immunizations, an annual TB test (also Clinical site specific 2-step TB tests), an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider CPR card, an annual flu shot, a criminal background check and drug screen. Forms will be provided upon acceptance into the program. These requirements are subject to change.
Visit the Admissions web page and select the tab labeled "Nursing" for details. It is strongly recommended that any student who is considering nursing as a major make an appointment with a nursing adviser at (815) 280-2435 as soon as possible.