Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

The licensed practical nurse program at Illinois Valley Community College prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physicians' offices. The program focuses on preparing individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, of dentist. Program courses include: patient vital signs, critical thinking and technology, applying sterile dressings, patient health education, and assistance with examinations and treatment. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer licensed practical nurse (LPN) program.

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Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC)

North and School Streets, Normal, IL

Illinois Valley Community College, located in Oglesby, Illinois, was founded in 1924 and was originally known as LaSalle-Peru-Oglesby Junior College. The school was renamed in 1966 to the current, and was relocated two years later to the location at which it stands today.

IVCC expanded its role as an educational institution in that time, and had a growing service area to match its changing role and continues to receive community support to fulfill that role. The school offers day and night courses to assist in flexible scheduling for its students.

Academics

Illinois Valley Community College is a public, two year institution that offers a large number of programs that allow for academic transfer or career development opportunities. Academic transfer programs provide the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a four year college to continue that education and earn a bachelor's degree.

Career training programs assists in the pursuit of long term employment through education one's chosen high demand field or industry. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• System Administration
• Engineering
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid

Illinois Valley Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual interested in joining to enroll by first submitting an application, transcripts, and test scores, as well as paying all associated fees. Applicants must be at least eighteen or have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Participation in new student orientation and meeting with a counselor are encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans and grants which are awarded based on need as determined by the information a student provides on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. IVCC offers a less than two-year award program in licensed practical nurse (LPN).

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Description

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Bloomington, IL
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $46330

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).