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Rockford Career College's Diploma in Practical Nursing prepares you for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure through rigorous clinical training in hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and rehabilitation facilities. Study core nursing skills, patient assessments, infection control, medical-surgical nursing, maternal-child care, pharmacology, medication administration, and health sciences through hands-on labs and supervised clinical rotations. Learn to provide care across all life stages from pediatrics to gerontology while developing communication skills and professional ethics. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensing exam.
Key Details:
- Program Length: 14 months (76.5 quarter credit hours)
- Format: Hybrid (on-campus, online, and clinical rotations)
- Licensure Prep: Prepares you for NCLEX-PN licensing exam
- Clinical Training: Supervised rotations in hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes
- Career Settings: Hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers
- Instructors: Experienced nursing professionals with field expertise
- Support Services: Academic and job search support throughout program
- Skills Focus: Patient assessments, clinical nursing skills, infection control, medical-surgical care, maternal-child nursing, elder care, pharmacology, medication safety, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, professional ethics
Financial aid
Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
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Rockford Career College
Rockford Career College creates an environment that reflects student ambition, with every aspect of the campus designed to support your career goals. The welcoming space prioritizes practical learning, personal support, and professional growth, offering a distinct experience from day one. Staff members provide personalized guidance to help students navigate resources and find the right career path, while instructors bring real-world expertise into hands-on training that prepares students for immediate workforce entry. More than an educational institution, Rockford Career College is a community built around student success, where programs, services, and campus culture work together to help students achieve their career objectives.