Rend Lake College LPN Program in Ina, IL

The Practical Nursing (LPN) program at Rend Lake College prepares students for a rewarding career providing direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians. Typically, the program spans approximately 12-18 months and combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience. Students learn essential nursing skills, including medication administration, wound care, vital sign monitoring, patient assessment, and assisting with medical procedures. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, such as medical-surgical nursing, geriatrics, pediatrics, mental health, and maternal-newborn nursing. Clinical rotations in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics, provide invaluable opportunities to apply learned knowledge and develop clinical judgment. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN examination and, upon passing, become licensed practical nurses. LPNs play a vital role in the healthcare team, providing compassionate care and contributing to positive patient outcomes. Graduates can find employment opportunities in diverse healthcare settings, offering both immediate career entry and a solid foundation for further nursing education.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Rend Lake 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.