About
State Career College's Practical Nursing program in Gurnee, Illinois, is a diploma program that trains students to care for ill, injured, or convalescing people in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and private homes. The program prepares graduates to sit for the NCLEX-PN and pursue Licensed Practical Nurse licensure in Illinois. Delivered in a hybrid format, it combines online coursework with in-person labs and clinical experiences over 69 weeks. Admission requirements include a health assessment, immunizations, a drug screen, criminal and fingerprint background checks, and CPR certification.
At a glance
- Format: HYBRID
- Next start: Cohorts start throughout the year.
- Leads to: NCLEX-PN and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in Illinois
- Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
Organization
State Career College - Gurnee
State Career College — Gurnee campus is a healthcare-focused career college in Gurnee, Illinois. It trains people for Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license and Medical Assistant careers. The campus also presents healthcare education through practical nursing, medical administrative assisting, phlebotomy, and basic nursing assistant training. Instruction includes instructor-led laboratory work, classroom learning, and clinical education where applicable. Medical Administrative Assistant is offered fully online, while Medical Assistant and Practical Nursing use hybrid formats. The college describes its cohorts as small and provides academic support, faculty mentorship, career preparation, resume assistance, interview coaching, and job-search guidance. Its programs award certificates or diplomas, with options designed for on-campus, hybrid, and online study. State Career College serves learners from communities throughout northern Illinois and maintains a healthcare-only educational focus.