Practical Nursing, Advanced Certificate < City Colleges of Chicago (2024)

The Advanced Certificate program in Practical Nursing provides students with a basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Graduates of the practical nursing program meet the educational requirements for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Graduates of the program may transfer their credits to an associate or bachelor degree nursing program. If more applicants apply than the program can accept, the most qualified applicants will be accepted.

This selective admissions program requires students to submit a separate application or to take additional action before enrolling.

For more information on the Practical Nursing AC at Malcolm X College, visit the program webpage.

Program Requirements

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in nursing. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn an Advanced Certificate (AC) in Practical Nursing.

The Advanced Certificate program in Practical Nursing provides students with a basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Graduates of the practical nursing program meet the educational requirements for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Graduates of the program may transfer their credits to an associate or bachelor degree nursing program. If more applicants apply than the program can accept, the most qualified applicants will be accepted.

Prospective students must apply for admission into the Practical Nursing program.

Semester-by-Semester Program Pan for Full-Time Students

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

Program Admission Requirements

To be eligible to apply to the CCC Practical Nursing Program, a student must have successfully completed:

1. All four prerequisite courses:

   Course List

   Code	Title	Hours
   Prerequisite Courses*
   BIOLOGY120	Terminology For Medical Careers	3
   BIOLOGY121	Biology I (completed within the past 10 years)	5
   ENGLISH101	Composition	3
   MATH118	General Education Math (or higher)	4
   Total Hours		15

*

All prerequisite courses(4)must be completed prior to the posted online application deadline. Prerequisite courses (4) include (with a "C" or higher)

2. Submit high school diploma or GED transcripts to the Office of the Registrar at Malcolm X College.
3. Program Application
4. Submit official college transcripts to the Office of the Registrar at Malcolm X College.
5. Proof of eligibility for college level mathematics by coursework or placement test
6. ATI TEAS Exam:
   1. Minimum Cumulative Score: 60%
   2. Minimum Reading Score: 70%
7. Cumulative GPA of 2.5

Background Check

Students entering most healthcare professions programs will be required to present documentation of health history and vaccination status, to undergo annual tuberculosis screening, to submit to a background check, to submit to initial and random drug screening, and to undergo fingerprinting prior to licensing with the state of Illinois. Students should consult with a College Advisor if any of these requirements are a concern.

For more information on admissions requirements and the application process, visit the Nursing Department webpage.

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses