Nursing

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Registered Nurse(Stackable)

Certified
Nursing
Assistant
Certificate*

Degree

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Practical Nursing(Stackable)

 

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Courses

Certificate

Practical Nursing**
Certificate

Degree

Associate in Applied Science Degree***

Job Outlook and Wage Information

Limited enrollment program

*Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate – successful completion qualifies students to sit for the Nurse Aide Competency Exam.
http://www.idph.state.il.us/nar/cnafacts.htm

**Practical Nursing – qualifies the graduate to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam
https://www.ncsbn.org/testplans.htm

***AAS in Nursing - qualifies the graduate to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam
https://www.nclex.com/prepare.page

Additional Resources

For more information about this career program contact, Health Careers Division, 847-925-6533.
For a Personalized Degree/Certificate Progress Report visit the MyHarper Student Portal.
View more information about Early College Credit Opportunities.
For guidance about which path is right for you:
New students, contact the Center for New Students at 847.925.6208
Current students, contact Advising Services at 847.925.6220

Last Updated: 12/14/23