LPN Programs in Illinois
The Illinois Compiled Statutes Professions and Occupations Nurse Practice Act requires that applicants for licensure to practice as an LPN in Illinois complete an LPN program approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation: Division of Professional Regulation (Department). They will also accept applicants who have received a certificate of completion of pre-licensure requirements in another United States jurisdiction. The Department approved schools offering LPN programs in Illinois are listed below along with contact information and links to related programs.
Applicants for licensure will also need to successfully pass a licensure exam (NCLEX-PN) with a score acceptable by the Illinois Board of Nursing and the Department. Applicants will also need to submit a criminal background check.
What do LPNs in Illinois Do?
Licensed Practical Nurses in Illinois work under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed physician, podiatrist or dentist. LPNs will often be involved in patient assessment where they will observe patients health status, taking note of any deviations and recording those deviations. LPNs will prepare reports on their patient assessments and present to their supervisor. They are also involved in developing patient care plans, implementing these plans and evaluating the patient's status.
(Source: TITLE 68: PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS CHAPTER VII: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION: SECTION 1300.60 PRACTICE OF NURSING)
LPN Job Outlook and Salary in Illinois
According to the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) Employment Projections reports, the LPN jobs in Illinois are projected to have a 20% growth through 2016. Which means that with new job openings and replacement of retired LPNs or vacancies, there appears to be quite an opportunity for those beginning LPN educational programs in the state of Illinois. LPN salary data reported by the IDES, Occupational Employment Statistics found that the median hourly income for an LPN in Illinois was $18.75 and the median annual income was $39,000. Based on this data and the state of the U.S. economy the LPN profession in Illinois is an appealing and rewarding career opportunity.
Related occupations like Medical Assistants and Certified Nursing Assistants both offer similar job growth opportunity. Medical assisting is actually one of the fastest growing health care careers and pay is similar to that of an LPN. You may also want to research the Medical Assistant Schools in Illinois and compare the opportunities.
Approved LPN Programs in Illinois
Americare Institute |
Americare Technical School |
Beck Area Career Center |
Black Hawk College |
CAAN, Coalition of African American Nurses, Inc |
Capital Area Voc Center |
Carl Sandburg College |
CCC Wilbur Wright College |
CCC-Kennedy-King College |
Chicago Public Schools |
College of DuPage |
Danville Area Community College |
Elgin Community College |
Heartland Community College |
Highland Community College |
Illinois Central College |
Illinois Eastern Community College |
Illinois Valley Community College |
International Career Institute |
J. Renee Career Facilitation, Inc. |
John A Logan Community College |
John Wood Community College |
Joliet Junior College |
Kankakee Community College |
Kaskaskia College |
Kishwaukee College |
Lake Land College |
Lincoln Land Community College |
Morraine Valley Community College |
Morton College |
Northwestern Institute of Health and Technology |
Oakton Community College |
Omega Healthcare Technical School |
Parkland College |
PCCTI - PC Center Training Institute |
Rend Lake College |
Richland Community College |
Rock Valley College |
Sauk Valley Community College |
Shawnee Community College |
South Suburban College |
Southeastern Illinois College |
Spoon River College |
Triton College |
William Rainey Harper College |
(Source: Illinois Board of Nursing)
