The department recently expanded to include Allied Health, which encompasses Radiologic Technology, Massage Therapy, and Pharmacology Technology. Students studying Massage Therapy will take core curriculum classes off campus and general education classes at JJC.
Future Nursing and Radiologic Technology Candidates.
Starting December 1st Joliet Junior College will be administering the newest version of the Test of Academic Skills (TEAS) version 5. All candidates will be required to take this new version to be considered for admissions. Previous TEAS results will not be used. Scores from other schools that are not version 5 of the TEAS will not be used for consideration.
The Joliet Junior College Nursing Education Program is well-known and respected throughout the community for its excellence. Students who wish to become registered nurses (RNs) or licensed practical nurses (LPNs) will receive invaluable educational experiences through the program's three components, classroom, lab and hospital. JJC's program starts its students off on an exciting, fulfilling career path full of job opportunities.
It is strongly recommended that any student who is considering nursing as a major make an appointment with a nursing advisor at (815) 280-2435 as soon as possible.
The nursing program at Joliet Junior College is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission:
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
PH: 404.975.5000
www.nlnac.org
Combining medical technology and the human touch, the health care industry administers care around the clock, responding to the needs of millions of people - from newborns to the critically ill. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 8 out of 20 occupations projected to grow the fastest are health care. Joliet Junior College offers a wide variety of allied health programs.