Truman College

Nursing Program 

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)   70 Credit Hours (CH)

About Our Program

Truman College pioneered the first associate degree nursing program in 1964, serving as a model for other community colleges in Illinois. Since its beginning more than 3000 students have graduated from Truman's Nursing program.

Truman, one of the City Colleges of Chicago, offers a two-year full-time program that prepares students for a career as a registered nurse (RN). The educational program gives students a basic knowledge of general education, social and biological sciences, nursing theory, and actual care of patients.

Students receive a variety of learning experiences in clinical settings under the guidance of masters degree nursing faculty members. The program also helps to prepare students to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nursing.

Registered Nurses work in hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care facilities. The United States is currently in the midst of a nursing shortage and the demand for professional registered nurses continues to increase. As a Truman Nursing graduate, you will recieve an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Nursing and be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX). According to the IllinoisNurses Association, the average starting salary for hospital staff nurses is $35,000 or better.

Eligibility for the Nursing Program:

In order to be considered for admission to the District Associate Degree Nursing Program, a student must complete all of the admissions requirements.

These requirements must be met by February 1st in order to submit an application for the following school year. You will need the following documents to complete the admissions process to the Nursing Program. All documents are in Adobe PDF Format. You may also wish to download the documents as one zipped file.

1. The Application Checklist which will walk you through the application process step by step
2. The Nursing Application, which you must complete for your application packet.
3. The Ranking and Selection grid, which explains how your qualifications are evaluated for admission.
4. The Transcript Evaluation Form, which you will need if you want to have your transcripts evaluated.

Remember: It is YOUR responsibility to make sure ALL materials required for admission are received in the Registrar's office by February 1. This includes any transcripts.

Application and Admissions Timeline

Additional Information can be obtained in the Nursing Office, Room 2170, or by calling (773) 907-4641.

Accreditation

Truman College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and approved by the Illinois Community College Board and the Illinois Office of Education, Department of Adult, Vocational and Technical Education. Truman College maintains membership in the Illinois Organization for the Advancement of Associate Degree Nursing. The nursing program is accredited by the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway - 33rd Floor, New York, New York 10006, (212) 363-5555.

With an associate degree in nursing from Truman College, you can easily continue your education at a four-year college or university while working as a registered nurse.

The Committee on Nursing of the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation will determine the eligibility of any applicant to take the NCLEX-RN if any of the following apply:

• Conviction of a felony. Conviction of any criminal offense in any state or federal court
• History of physical or mental disease or substance abuse
• Denial of any professional license
• Dishonorable discharge from the service
• Other than a U.S. citizen or a lawfully admitted alien

It is the policy of the City Colleges of Chicago that no citizen of the United States or any other person within the jurisdiction thereof shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or under any educational program or activity of the City Colleges of Chicago.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation from Truman College with a major in Nursing requires that you:

1. Complete the 70 credit hours in the nursing curriculum
2. Achieve a grade of "C" or better in all required courses
3. Pass a final nursing comprehensive examination

Projected costs for the Nursing Program

• Tution and fees: Please refer to the CCC Website.
• Physical and dental examination, plus lab tests
• Uniform
• Books
• Health insurance
• A security check (at nominal fee) is required by clinical agencies
• Graduation costs
• Lab fees

Information subject to change