Olney Central College LPN Program in West Salem, IL

The Practical Nursing (LPN) program at Olney Central College provides students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical experiences necessary to become competent and compassionate licensed practical nurses. The curriculum typically encompasses a comprehensive range of topics, including medical-surgical nursing, maternal-child nursing, geriatrics, pharmacology, and mental health nursing. Students benefit from hands-on training in the college’s simulation lab, using advanced technology to practice nursing skills in a realistic setting. A significant portion of the program involves clinical rotations at area hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare agencies, allowing students to apply their classroom learning in real-world situations. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN examination. Successful completion of this exam leads to licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse. LPNs provide essential patient care under the direction of registered nurses and physicians in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and home healthcare agencies. The LPN program at Olney Central College typically lasts between 12 and 18 months.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Olney Central 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.