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Practical Nursing (LPN) Certificate
Practical Nursing (LPN) Certificate
at Oakton Community College
Chicago Catalog
Practical Nursing Certificate is only open to students admitted to and enrolled in Oakton's Nursing program. Graduates of the Practical Nursing (LPN) program will be eligible to become licensed practical nurses. Students in this program collaborate with patients and families to assist patients in meeting their health needs (Maslow) while demonstrating an understanding of the patient’s developmental levels (Erickson) and basic needs.
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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
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.
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Admissions
Minimum Requirements to be considered for Associate in Applied Science in Nursing Program Admission
- High school graduation or High School Equivalency Certificate. Students with foreign college credit should request a catalog match.
- ACT score of 18 or higher, or SAT score of 960 or higher, or 12 hours of college credit with a minimum grade point average of 2.5.
- One year of high school chemistry with lab or equivalent college course completed within the last five years with a minimum grade of C.
- Complete BIO 231 Human Anatomy and Physiology I or equivalent college course with lab, within the last five years with a minimum grade of C.
- EGL 101 placement based on Oakton’s Writing Skills Assessment Test (WSAT), or completion of EGL 101.
- HESI (Health Education Systems Incorporated) Admission Exam within the last two years: HESI cumulative score – minimum 75; HESI English composite score – minimum 80; HESI math score – minimum 75; and HESI science composite score – minimum 80. Students may take the HESI exam once every 6 months.
- GPA 2.5 or higher.
- Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program and pass the Illinois State Certification Exam.
- Completion of MAT 070 or a higher level math course within the past two years or placement above MAT 070 within the past two years.
- Foreign high school graduates or students with foreign college credits need to send English-translated copies of their transcripts to Educational Perspectives, www.edperspective.org/oakton. First-year students who meet all minimum requirements are ranked for acceptance to the program.