About
First Steps To Excellence Health Care Training Academy’s Practical Nurse Training Program is offered in Chicago, Illinois. The certificate program prepares students to function in the practical nurse role and qualifies completers to sit for the Illinois NCLEX-PN state licensure exam for Licensed Practical Nurse licensure. The 18-month program uses a hybrid format, with theory classes conducted online through Zoom and laboratory and clinical sessions held in person at the school and affiliated healthcare facilities. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, submit high school, GED, college, certified nursing assistant, or emergency medical technician documentation, and meet the required ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills score. Applicants must also complete required background, health, and drug screening before clinical participation.
At a glance
- Format: Hybrid
- Leads to: Illinois NCLEX-PN state licensure exam
Organization
First Steps To Excellence Health Care Training Academy
First Step to Excellence Healthcare Training Academy Ltd. is a healthcare training institution in Chicago, Illinois. It trains students for Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license, and Phlebotomy careers. Practical nursing is offered as a certificate program that prepares graduates to function in the practical nurse role and become eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam. Certified Nursing Assistant instruction combines classroom and laboratory learning with clinical experience in a long-term care facility. Phlebotomy training includes lecture, laboratory work, and outside externship experience. CPR / Basic Life Support courses use blended learning with online instruction and in-person skills sessions led by an American Heart Association instructor.