Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program

Rock Valley College (RVC) Practical Nurse program is offered at MCC. This is a 3 semester, 36-credit hour certificate program in which 22 students are admitted each fall semester. Graduates of this program who successfully complete the program and clinically are qualified to graduate from RVC become eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination the Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

Graduates can find employment opportunities in a variety of healthcare settings. Review the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook for more information about Licensed Practical Nursing.

How can I get more information about the Rock Valley College Practical Nursing program at MCC?

1. Contact the Advising and Transfer Center at McHenry County College to talk to an advisor and review the curriculum.
2. Attend at least one mandatory Information Session. Call RVC at (815) 921-3261 to reserve a seat.
3. Contact Lois Lundgren, Director of Nursing at Rock Valley College Nursing by telephone at (815) 921-3261 or e-mail RVC-NursingProgram@rvc.cc.il.us.

Students interested in applying to the Practical Nursing Program must first attend an Information Session.

Review more frequently asked questions about the LPN program

For additional information, please contact Joan Flanagan, Nursing Program Administrator (815) 455-8710 or jflanaga@mchenry.edu.

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