Scott School of Careers’ Practical Nursing Program in Markham, Illinois, trains students to provide skilled nursing care under the direction of physicians, registered professional nurses, dentists, and podiatrists. Instruction covers vital signs, sterile dressings, patient health education, practical pharmacodynamics, and assistance with examinations and treatment, preparing students for practical nursing practice and the NCLEX review process. The program is delivered on campus on weekdays with scheduled clinical instruction; its duration is not stated. Admission requires a high school diploma or GED, a minimum age of 18, English proficiency, and a qualifying healthcare credential such as Basic Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Certified EMT. Applicants also need college-level Anatomy and Physiology with a grade of C or better, a 2.5 GPA, current CPR certification, health screening and immunizations, a background check, and a passing HESI entrance exam score of at least 78%.