Rend Lake College nursing
Ina, Illinois · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 97% / 80% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sPractical nursing NCLEX 97%RN, associate degree NCLEX 80%
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 | 97% (2025, 34 first-time takers) Board source | |
| RN, associate degree | Ina | Approved | 80% (2025, 30 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 | 99 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 49 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 27 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Accredited | Spring 2033 |
From Rend Lake College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The Rend Lake College nursing program at Rend Lake College at the Ina campus located in Ina Illinois is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).”
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Admission
“Nursing application deadline is March 31st, 2026 at midnight.”
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