The Beck School of Practical Nursing and Career Center of Southern Illinois provides equal employment opportunities for all persons and equal educational opportunities for all students, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender expression, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, military status, physical or mental handicap or disability, or other characteristic protected by law, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of students, volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, students, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.
| ![]() APPLICATION FOR PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM Just 4 easy steps Once you meet these criteria you will receive a phone call to schedule an interview for the program. All items MUST be completed satisfactorily before you will be considered for an interview. 1. APPLICATION:
3. ENTRANCE TESTING-ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
WORK KEYS is only needed if the criteria listed above are not met! Not sure if you should schedule? Please call Student Services first. Once you schedule an exam there ARE NO REFUNDS!! 4. TWO LETTERS OF PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE IT IS THE APPLICANT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET Once submitted, application documents become the property of BSPN and will not be returned. All admissions are conditional, pending satisfactory physical and dental exams, drug screen, background check and successful completion of a healthcare provider CPR training class provided by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. The PN program is an integrated curriculum; therefore, we do not accept credits from other institutions. However, if you are listed in good standing on the Illinois Department of Public Health Healthcare Worker Registry, credit will be given for the basic skills portion of the curriculum. Information for that will be given when the student is enrolled in the program. ![]() ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM: Record Review: All application materials, upon receipt, will be reviewed by the Department of Nursing. NOTE: Not all candidates receive interviews with the Admissions Committee or the Director of Nursing. Some records may receive record review only. Phone interviews may be substituted when necessary. Interview: A personal interview will be scheduled after all entrance criteria have been met. Upon completion of record review and/or interview, the applicant will receive written notification as to whether or not he/she has been accepted for admission. Each applicant to the PN program has equal opportunity for selection. Beck does not discriminate because of race, age, color, gender, religion, national origin, handicap or status as a veteran. TUITION: Current tuition for the 2019 - 2020 school year is $14,900. Tuition is determined semi-annually and subject to change. After acceptance into the program, an administrative fee is due to reserve your place in the class. If the administrative fee is not paid, the applicant’s place in the class will be forfeited. The administrative fee is deducted from the total tuition, and arrangements for the remainder are DUE, IN FULL, AT THE START OF THE PROGRAM. It is suggested that financial arrangements are made well in advance. There will be a mandatory Financial Aid Orientation that each accepted student MUST attend. You will be notified by EMAIL of the date and time of the orientation. |