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Nursing
Launch your nursing career with hands-on clinical training across multiple entry points.
About This Pathway
Program Overview
The Nursing pathway at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges prepares you for a career in nursing — with hands-on training, experienced instructors, and the flexibility to study close to home across four IECC campuses.
With 3 programs to choose from, you can find the right fit for your goals — whether you're entering the workforce, earning a credential, or planning to transfer to a four-year university.
Availability varies by campus; speak to an advisor for locations.
Multiple award options. Programs in this pathway lead to AAS, Cert credentials, giving you flexibility to match your timeline and career goals.
Career Outlook
Where This Takes You
Explore live labor market data — typical wages, current job openings, and projected growth — for each program in this pathway.
This credential is part of a larger program sequence rather than a standalone award, so it doesn’t carry its own labor market dataset. Here’s what it covers and where it fits.
What You’ll Study
A summer “exit” course taken between the first and second year of the Associate Degree in Nursing program, letting you enter practice as a licensed practical nurse before finishing the ADN.
Where It Leads
- Licensed practical nurse
The PN exit is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Because it sits inside the nursing sequence, its labor market data is reflected in the Associate Degree in Nursing tab.
The occupations and wage information presented here are representative of career opportunities that may be available to graduates of this program. Some occupations may require additional education, training, certifications, licensure, or work experience.
What You'll Learn
Program Learning Outcomes
By the time you finish a program in this pathway, you'll have the knowledge and hands-on skills employers are looking for. Tap any outcome to see what it looks like in practice.