Southwestern Illinois College LPN Program in Belleville, IL

The LPN program at Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical judgment necessary to excel as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). This comprehensive program typically lasts around 12-18 months and blends classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory practice, and real-world clinical experience. Students can expect to delve into a variety of essential nursing topics, including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, maternal-child health, geriatrics, and mental health nursing. A significant portion of the program is dedicated to clinical rotations, where students gain practical experience in diverse healthcare settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and clinics throughout the Southwestern Illinois region. The program emphasizes patient-centered care, critical thinking, and effective communication skills. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN examination, the national licensure exam for practical nurses. Passing the NCLEX-PN allows graduates to work as entry-level LPNs in a wide range of healthcare settings, providing direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Southwestern Illinois College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.