Applications for Summer 2026 are accepted Oct. 1 – Dec. 1, 2025 for the Red Bud Campus.
Applications for Fall 2026 are accepted Feb. 1 – April 1, 2026 for the East St. Louis Campus.
Applications for Spring 2027 are accepted June 1 – Aug. 1, 2026 for the Granite City Campus.
Students must apply and be formally accepted into the Practical Nursing program prior to enrolling in any PN courses.
Entrance into the Practical Nursing program is highly competitive.
Requirements to apply:
– Online application is available in your eSTORM Student Center
– Online Application Procedures
- Log in to eSTORM
- Click the tile that says “Program Applications”
- From the drop-down bar, select the program you wish to apply for. Active and upcoming applications will be listed after clicking the appropriate program.
- Select “Apply Now” for the cohort you wish to apply for.
- Complete the application by following the steps as indicated
- Click “Submit”
– Download the Practical Nursing Application Planning Guide.
How to Apply
Contact Us
Mandy Wollin
Program Coordinator
618-797-7359
mandy.wollin@swic.edu
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General information
The SWIC Licensed Practical Nursing program prepares students with the basic skills necessary to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
LPNs are on the front line of nursing, interacting with patients on a daily basis in settings including hospitals, long-term care settings, doctors’ offices, outpatient clinics or even home health. They work under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician and sometimes oversee certified nurse assistants.
LPN’s provide basic bedside care for the sick, injured and convalescent. They also perform tasks such as administer injections, record vital signs, collect samples, perform diagnostic tests, dress wounds, administer medication and report status of the patient.
Program Highlights
- Gain practical experience at local hospitals
- One-year certificate in practical nursing
- Classroom education, auto-tutorial lab, simulation experiences and clinical application in long-term care, hospital, and healthcare office settings.
Areas of study offered
Certificate in Practical Nursing
Upon successful completion of the Practical Nursing curriculum, graduates are awarded a certificate in practical nursing and are eligible to take the computer adaptive NCLEX-PN exam. Graduates who pass the exam may apply to become Licensed Practical Nurses.
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