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Nursing Programs General Admissions Information

Admission Forms and Resources

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Majors:

Nursing (ADN) - AAS
Practical Nursing (PN)
- Certificate
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Certificate Medical Assistant (MA) - AAS

Northern Illinois Online Initiative for Nursing -NIOIN

 

 

Degrees:
Associate of Applied Science
Certificate

Certified Nurse Assistant
The Highland certified nurse assistant program (Cert.) curriculum will prepare students to take the state certificate exam for nursing assistants. Upon successful completion of the exam, students may work as nursing assistants. The CNA program provides a foundation for all other nursing programs at HCC. Students learn valuable direct care skills. This certification program is offered every semester, including the summer session, at the main campus in Freeport. It is also offered at off-campus sites.

Associate Degree in Nursing
This (AAS) degree prepares students to take the the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Upon successful completion of the exam, the student is eligible to become licensed as a registered nurse (RN).


Practical Nursing
The practical nursing program (Cert.) prepares students to take the NCLEX-PN exam. Upon successful completion of the exam, the student is eligible to become licensed as a practical nurse (LPN). HCC, aware of the need for knowledgeable professionals in this popular career, offers this one-year program every fall.

Our Nursing Faculty:
Cheryl Graff, nursing faculty
Donna Kauke, nursing faculty

Norma Lestikow, nursing faculty

Shannon Lizer, director of nursing

Cassie Mekeel, nursing/Allied Health Coordinator & Learning Specialist

Barbara Merhley, nursing faculty
Glenda Pecka, nursing faculty

Tracy Towne, nursing faculty

Mary Kate Shore, nursing faculty

Kay Sperry, nursing faculty

 

Nursing Scholarship Opportunities:
Carl D. Loescher Memorial Scholarship
Emmert and Florence Klaas Scholarship
Dr. and Mrs. Ozro Hill Scholarship
Dr. N.C. Phillips Scholarship
Louise A. Neyhart ADN Scholarship
Marion Byram Scholarship
Eduard Buss Natural Science and Health Scholarship

View all of our scholarships here.


 

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