John Wood Community College nursing
Quincy, Illinois · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 100% / 89% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sPractical nursing NCLEX 100%RN, associate degree NCLEX 89%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing Ladder Option Approved Designated Program (LPN option within the RN program) | Approved | 100% (2025, 24 first-time takers) Board source | |
| RN, associate degree | Quincy | Approved | 89% (2025, 28 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 44 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 24 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 17 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From John Wood Community College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Effective June 25, 2026, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.”
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Admission
“Upon the September 15 and February 15 application dates, applicants without a minimum ACT score of 22, or a minimum SAT score of 1070 (ACT/SAT is NOT REQUIRED) within the past five years will be invited to take the HESI A2 Admissions Assessment Test.”
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