BOMHeartland Community College nursing
Normal, Illinois · Public. Associate's · first-time NCLEX 100% / 71% · ACEN accredited.
Associate'sPractical nursing NCLEX 100%RN, associate degree NCLEX 71%
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, 14 first-time takers) Board source | |
| RN, associate degree | Normal | Approved | 71% (2025, 35 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 | 201 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 38 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Accredited | Fall 2027 |
From Heartland Community College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The Nursing Program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).”
heartland.edu
Admission
“Take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)”
heartland.edu