Information regarding pre-testing for the Nursing Program is listed under Nursing Pre-Entrance Testing. Once you have met the requirements for pre-testing, apply to test on one of the dates listed at the bottom of this page.

The Nursing and Allied Health department at Spoon River College offers many opportunities for a rewarding career in the nursing field. The SRC Nursing program features an option of completing a practical nursing certificate at the end of the first year, affording the individual eligibility to take the Practical Nursing licensing examination. Students may continue to the second year of the program, and after completion, are eligible to receive an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and to write the NCLEX-RN examination for licensure. The curriculum for this program has been developed to meet the licensing requirements for the state of Illinois. It has not been determined whether licensing requirements for any other state will be met. Links to the requirements for each state can be found at the National Council for States Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). The College also offers a Nursing Assistant course that is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level positions in the health care field.

Certificates and Degrees

Nature of Work

Nursing is a dynamic combination of art and science applied to meeting the health care needs of individuals and families in the communities in which we live. Nurses promote wellness, assist with the restoration and maintenance of health, and provide comfort to the dying. Nurses primarily work in inpatient and outpatient departments, care centers, and social assistance agencies, as well as in-home healthcare, educational, and employment services. This program is part of the Health Science Career Cluster.

Program Accreditation

The Nursing program is fully approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and may apply for licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse (RN). Those whom successfully complete the NUR 145 course are then eligible to take the NCLEX-LPN and may apply for licensure to practice as a Practical Nurse (LPN).  In 2023, our NCLEX passing rates were: NCLEX-PN 100% and NCLEX-RN 83%.

The Spoon River College nursing program at Spoon River College at the Canton and Macomb Campus located in Canton, IL and Macomb, IL is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
www.acenursing.org

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the ADN nursing program is Initial Accreditation.

View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at: https://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm

Admission Criteria

    Admission requirements for the nursing program includes the following:

  1. Graduation from high school or equivalent.
  2. Basic skills assessment – Take the college-required Accuplacer Test.
  3. Biology – Must meet the prerequisites for BIO 200, BIO 201, and BIO 206 – High School Biology within the past five years, or BIO 101, BIO 105, or BIO 155 with a grade of “C” or better.
  4. Take the pre-nursing test (ATI-TEAS).
  5. A physical with immunizations, including a two-step TB test, and drug screening (date of drug testing addressed in acceptance letter) is required after acceptance into the program.
  6. A non-fingerprint background check will be required after acceptance into the program. High school students interested in applying to the nursing program should inquire at the guidance office of their high school. Math, biology, and chemistry should be included in their studies as preparatory course work for the SRC nursing program and to meet its entrance requirements.

Nursing Application Click here to apply.

Nursing Orientation Program

Orientation will take place the week prior to the start of fall semester classes.

AAS Degree​​

Nursing Associate Degree: 61.5 Credit Hours

Fall Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
NUR130Pharmacology2
NUR135Fundamentals of Nursing7.5
ENG101Composition I3
BIO200Anatomy & Physiology I4
16.5
Spring Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
NUR143Nursing Through the Life Cycle I4
NUR144Nursing Through the Life Cycle II5
PSY130General Psychology3
BIO201Anatomy & Physiology II4
16
Summer Semester Courses (not always required—see below)Credit Hrs.
NUR225**Nursing Transition: LPN to RN1.5
Fall Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
NUR210Nursing Through the Life Cycle III4.5
NUR220Nursing Through the Life Cycle IV4.5
BIO206Principles of Microbiology4
13
Spring Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
NUR211Nursing Through the Life Cycle V4
NUR215Issues in Nursing2
NUR221Nursing Through the Life Cycle VI4
SOC100Introduction to Sociology3
COM103Speech Communication3
16
**Required for LPNs admitted to the second year of Nursing program who have been out of school and have not just completed the first year of nursing.
LPNs seeking advanced standing may qualify upon meeting the following:
  1. evidence of graduation from State approved PN program

  2. academic transcripts on file at SRC

  3. 2.0 gpa in required course work

  4. copy of current LPN license

  5. proof of CPR status for Health Care Provider

  6. physical with immunizations, including a two-step TB test are required prior to entry into the program

  7. a non-fingerprint background check will be required after acceptance into the program

Certificates

Practical Nursing Certificate: 38.5 Credit Hours

Fall Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
NUR130Pharmacology2
NUR135Fundamentals of Nursing7.5
ENG101Composition I3
BIO200Anatomy & Physiology I4
16.5
Spring Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
NUR143Nursing Through the Life Cycle I4
NUR144Nursing Through the Life Cycle II5
PSY130General Psychology3
BIO201Anatomy & Physiology II4
16
Summer Semester CoursesCredit Hrs.
NUR145Nursing Through the Life Cycle PN6

Nursing Pre-Entrance Testing

Pre-Entrance Testing is currently available through Student Services. Group test dates are also available September – March through the Nursing Department. To register for a group test date, complete the Nursing Pre-Testing Form located at the bottom of this web page. TEAS testing below can be taken a maximum of 3 times per calendar year with a minimum of 14 days between testing attempts. Test scores are valid for 2 years.

This section is to be completed with SRC Advisor prior to being allowed to complete TEAS testing:

  1. SRC Application.
  2. Official copy of high school transcript or GED test scores (directly from high school to SRC).
  3. Complete Request for Evaluation of College Transcript form.
  4. Official copies of all college transcripts (directly from college(s) to SRC) received and evaluated.
  5. Complete ACCUPLACER test.

Watch this video created by ATI Nursing to get tips on how to study for the ATI TEAS Exam!

ATI-TEAS (no current nursing license) for Generic Nursing Students $70.00 fee

Pre-test:

  • It is preferred that TEAS testing is done as a group test (please refer to the schedule below).
  • Initial registration for TEAS testing begins with completion of the TEAS Online Testing Form below.

Test-day:

  • You will be required to show ID and payment receipt from SRC Business Office prior to testing.
  • You are not allowed to have a calculator or cell phone in the testing room.
  • Testing may take 3 hours to complete.
  • A handout will be provided on test day with further instructions for the testing process including next steps after testing is complete.

TEAS Online Testing Form

Once you have selected a date and filled out a testing form, a representative from the nursing department will reach out to you with instructions, time and location.

October 10th
October 18th
October 23rd
November 1st
​November 6th
November 12th
November 22nd
​November 26th
​December 4th
December 13th
​December 17th
December 20th​