John Wood Community College LPN Program in Quincy, IL

The LPN program at John Wood Community College prepares students for a rewarding career as a Licensed Practical Nurse. This program typically involves a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory practice, and extensive clinical experiences in diverse healthcare settings. Students will learn fundamental nursing concepts, including patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, and basic life support. The curriculum also covers essential topics such as anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, and geriatrics. A key component is the dedicated training in their state-of-the-art simulation labs. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to provide safe and effective patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam, the national licensure exam for practical nurses. The program’s curriculum is often designed to specifically prepare students for this exam. LPNs find employment in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and home healthcare agencies. The LPN program provides a solid foundation for a career in nursing and may serve as a stepping stone for further education in the field.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at John Wood Community 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.