Nursing
Career Paths - Learn More, Earn More
Registered Nurse(Stackable)
Certified
Nursing
Assistant
Certificate*
Prerequisites
Prerequisite Courses
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
- Nursing Assistant
https://www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/31-1014.00 - Practical Nurse
https://www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/29-2061.00 - Registered Nurse
https://www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/29-1141.00
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
