Provide compassionate, life-saving healthcare to people in need by fulfilling the essential job of a nurse.
From setting up medical equipment to carrying out physicians' orders to educating patients about their illness to providing emergency care, nurses do it all. They are on the frontline of patient care. They are the 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:
What began as a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program in 1970, evolved into an accredited associate degree program leading to Registered Nurse licensure in 1975. Each year, Kishwaukee accepts 80 (40 per semester) students into its Nursing program. In January 2020 an additional 10 students were admitted into a pilot program in a weekend and evening section. After two years of theoretical and clinical coursework in both general and specialty areas in Nursing, the student graduates with an Associate in Applied Science degree and is eligible to sit for licensure examination.
Kishwaukee's Nursing Program has always had one of the highest overall NCLEX-RN (State Board Examination) pass rates in Illinois and in the country. For 2020 Kishwaukee's overall average is 82% compared with a state & national average of 88%. The Pandemic contributed to the decrease in pass rates from 2019.
The Kishwaukee College Continuing Education department is offering an online sparkling wine appreciation class from 6-7 pm on Monday, Dec. 20. The class will provide an overview of sparkling wines, their grapes and regions.
Read MoreKishwaukee College will host the Fall 2021 Juried Student Art Exhibition from Dec. 7 to Jan. 27 in the Art Gallery, C1260, on campus. Artists are invited to submit their original works for display.
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