Kish College partners with ReUp Education to support returning learners
Kishwaukee College has partnered with ReUp Education to support students who are reenrolling in college to complete a degree or certificate program.
Read MoreNurses are a key part of patient care. They set up medical equipment, carry out physicians' orders, educate patients about their illnesses, provide emergency care, and much more. Nurses are essential workers who depend on their top-notch communication, critical thinking and organizational skills to take care of patients. Nurses provide scientifically sound patient care with a healing touch of compassion.
In our registered nursing program, you will:
The Associate in Applied Science Registered Nursing Program at Kishwaukee College is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Year | Pass Rate |
2024 | 91% |
2023 | 87% |
2022 | 83% |
Year | Completion Rate |
2024 | 73.7% |
2023 | 60% |
2022 | 55.3% |
Upon completion of the Associate Degree Nursing Program, the graduate will be proficient
in the following Program Student Learning Outcomes:
[Outcome is followed by Competency in Bold and Institution student learning outcome (Cultural,
critical, communicative, creative) in parentheses]
Advocate for patients and families, recognizing them as a partner for the promotion
of patient-centered care that is self-determined, growth producing, and respectful
of diversity, preferences, values, and needs.
Patient-Centered Care (Culture)
Develop a professional identity through behaviors that reflect integrity, respect,
responsibility, ethical practice, teamwork, collaboration, and open communication.
Patient-Centered Care (Culture)
Establish a foundation for lifelong learning through active involvement in professional
development.
Safety/Evidence-Based Nursing Care Practice/Teaching (Critical)
Evaluate information to manage the systems and outcomes of care for the promotion
of quality improvement and patient safety.
Safety/Evidence-Based Nursing Care Practice/Teaching (Critical)
Utilize technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making.
Teamwork and Collaboration/Informatics (Communicative)
Synthesize data to manage the patient/family outcomes of care across healthcare settings.
Quality (Creative)
Integrate nursing practice knowledge that is substantiated by evidence to provide
safe, effective and quality care across health care settings.
Quality (Creative)
Kishwaukee College
Nursing Program Outcomes / Expected Levels of Achievement
The Registered Nursing program is designed to prepare students to apply for licensure or certification in Illinois. Program completion may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in a state other than Illinois.
The 2025 Nursing Pinning Ceremony, celebrating the dedication and accomplishments of our nursing graduates.
Kishwaukee College has partnered with ReUp Education to support students who are reenrolling in college to complete a degree or certificate program.
Read MoreKishwaukee College will offer six Fast-Track career programs during the Fall 2025 semester. Kish Fast-Track programs provide students with the expertise needed to meet local workforce demands. The programs range from 8-15 weeks, allowing students to start a career immediately or build upon skills with additional training.
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