Illinois LPN to RN/BSN Programs
Illinois offers a wide variety of program options for LPNs looking to advance their careers as an RN. An LPN to RN program, with pathways for both ADN and BSN degrees, can lead to working in niche specialties, higher-level nursing duties, and a substantial pay raise. Illinois RNs earn an average of $22,820 more per year than LPNs in the state, making it a natural choice for those who want to increase their earning potential.
If you are looking for more information on the LPN to RN educational pathway, read about the NCLEX-RN examination and check out the Illinois Board of Nursing for information on licensing and education for registered nurses in the state.
List of 2024 LPN to RN or LPN to BSN Programs in IL
Below is the 2024 best comprehensive list of LPN to RN programs in Illinois. Some of these programs may be listed as "RN", however that may mean ADN or BSN degree, please visit the school's website for program details.
Program | Website |
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LPN to RN/BSN Online Online Program - Achieve offers a fast-track program that combines the effectiveness of real classroom learning with the speed of credit-by- examination. NOTE: MUST BE A LPN/LVN TO APPLY | achievetestprep.com |
Ambria College of Nursing LPN to RN 5210 Trillium Blvd. Hoffman Estates, IL (847) 397-0300 | ambria.edu |
Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing & Health Sciences LPN to BSN 3609 N. Marx Drive Quincy, IL (217) 228-5520 | brcn.edu |
Bradley University LPN to BSN 1501 W Bradley Ave Peoria, IL (309) 676-7611 | bradley.edu |
Carl Sandburg College LPN to RN 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd Galesburg, IL (309) 344-2518 | sandburg.edu |
Chamberlain College of Nursing - Downers Grove LPN to RN 3005 Highland Pkwy Downers Grove, IL (877) 751-5783 | chamberlain.edu |
Danville Area Community College LPN to RN 2000 East Main Street Danville, IL (217) 443-3222 | dacc.edu |
Heartland Community College LPN to RN 1500 West Raab Road Normal, IL (309) 268-8000 | heartland.edu |
Illinois Central College LPN to RN 1 College Drive East Peoria, IL (309) 694-5422 | icc.edu |
Joliet Junior College LPN to RN 1215 Houbolt Road Joliet, IL (815) 729-9020 | jjc.edu |
Kankakee Community College LPN to RN 100 College Drive Kankakee, IL (815) 802-8100 | kcc.smartcatalogiq.com |
Lakeview College of Nursing - Charleston LPN to BSN 580 W. Lincoln Avenue Charleston, IL (217) 345-1575 | lakeviewcol.edu |
Lakeview College of Nursing - Danville LPN to BSN 903 N. Logan Avenue Danville, IL (217) 709-0920 | lakeviewcol.edu |
Lincoln Land Community College LPN to ADN 5250 Shepherd Rd Springfield, IL (217) 786-2200 | llcc.edu |
Malcolm X City College LPN to ADN 1900 W. Jackson Chicago, IL (312) 850-7000 | ccc.edu |
McHenry County College LPN to RN 8900 US Hwy 14 Crystal Lake, IL (815) 455-3700 | mchenry.edu |
Moraine Valley Community College LPN to RN 9000 College Pkwy Palos Hills, IL (708) 974-4300 | morainevalley.edu |
Parkland College LPN to ADN 2400 West Bradley Ave Champaign, IL (217) 351-2200 | parkland.edu |
Prairie State College LPN to ADN 202 S Halsted St Chicago Heights, IL (708) 709-3500 | prairiestate.edu |
Rasmussen College - Rockford LPN to RN 6000 East State Street, 4th Floor Rockford, IL (815) 316-4800 | rasmussen.edu |
Rasmussen College - Romeoville LPN to RN 1400 West Normantown Road Romeoville, IL (815) 306-2600 | rasmussen.edu |
Rend Lake College LPN to RN 468 Ken Gray Pkwy Ina, IL (618) 437-5321 | rlc.edu |
Richland Community College LPN to ADN 1 College Park Decatur, IL (217) 875-7200 | richland.smartcatalogiq.com |
Saint Xavier University LPN to BSN 3700 W. 103rd Street Chicago, IL (844) 468-6798 | sxu.edu |
Shawnee Community College LPN to ADN 8364 Shawnee College Rd Ullin, IL (618) 634-3200 | shawneecc.edu |
Spoon River College LPN to ADN 23235 N County Highway 22 Canton, IL (309) 647-4645 | src.edu |
Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences LPN to RN 2122 25th Avenue Rock Island, IL (309) 779-7700 | trinitycollegeqc.edu |
Triton College LPN to RN 2000 Fifth Ave River Grove, IL (708) 456-0300 | triton.edu |
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Illinois LPN vs RN Salary Comparison By Area
The table below compares the annual salary of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to a registered nurse (RN), along with the percent increase that can be expected. The data was collected by the BLS for LPNs and RNs in Illinois.
On average an RN in Illinois earns $52,819, which is 10% more than the national average for registered nurses ($48,109).
City/Area | Avg LPN Salary | Avg RN Salary | % Diff |
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Chicago, Naperville, Elgin - IL | $55,140 | $77,710 | 40.9% |
Peoria - IL | $43,890 | $66,700 | 52.0% |
Rockford - IL | $48,750 | $64,540 | 32.4% |
Springfield - IL | $44,120 | $68,310 | 54.8% |
Champaign, Urbana - IL | $43,640 | $60,450 | 38.5% |
Carbondale, Marion - IL | $40,410 | $63,880 | 58.1% |
Kankakee - IL | $50,270 | $70,740 | 40.7% |
Bloomington - IL | $47,700 | $65,000 | 36.3% |
Decatur - IL | $43,590 | $59,820 | 37.2% |
Danville - IL | $50,550 | $70,280 | 39.0% |
Table data taken from 2018 BLS https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291141.htm & https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes292061.htm