Prairie State College nursing
Chicago Heights, Illinois · Public. Associate's · first-time NCLEX 84% · ACEN accredited.
Associate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 84%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | Chicago Heights | Approved | 84% (2025, 38 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 119 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 33 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | 17 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Accredited | Fall 2029 |
From Prairie State College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Learning Objectives (as approved by ACEN)”
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