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

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
ENGLISH 101	Composition	3
BIOLOGY 120	Terminology For Medical Careers	3
BIOLOGY 121	Biology I	5
BIOLOGY 226	Human Structure and Function I	4
BIOLOGY 227	Human Structure and Function II	4
MATH 118	General Education Math	4
or MATH 125	Introductory Statistics
NURSING 150	Nursing Fundamentals I	4
NURSING 151	Nursing Fundamentals II	4
NURSING 152	Nursing Perspectives	2
NURSING 153	Nursing Thru Life Span 1	5
NURSING 154	Nursing Thru Life Span II	5
NURSING 155	Nursing Thru Life Span III	6
Total Hours		49

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.

Plan of Study Grid

Semester 1		Hours
ENGLISH 101	Composition	3
BIOLOGY 121	Biology I	5
BIOLOGY 120	Terminology For Medical Careers	3
MATH 118	General Education Math (or higher)	4
	Hours	15
Semester 2
NURSING 150	Nursing Fundamentals I	4
NURSING 151	Nursing Fundamentals II	4
NURSING 152	Nursing Perspectives	2
BIOLOGY 226	Human Structure and Function I	4
	Hours	14
Semester 3
NURSING 153	Nursing Thru Life Span 1	5
NURSING 154	Nursing Thru Life Span II	5
BIOLOGY 227	Human Structure and Function II	4
	Hours	14
Semester 4
NURSING 155	Nursing Thru Life Span III	6
	Hours	6
	Total Hours	49

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*
   BIOLOGY 120	Terminology For Medical Careers	3
   BIOLOGY 121	Biology I (completed within the past 10 years)	5
   ENGLISH 101	Composition	3
   MATH 118	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

Job 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.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Emsi earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

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Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$43,132
Median 50th Percentile	$56,846
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$73,942

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$21
Median 50th Percentile	$27
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$36

Annual Job Openings

621 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program	% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less	0.00%
A certificate	43.43%
Some college	34.98%
An Associate degree	20.33%
A Bachelor's degree	1.26%
A Master's or Professional degree	0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more	0.00%

1.26% continue their education beyond an associate degree