BOMCatawba Valley Community College nursing
Hickory, North Carolina · Public. Associate's · first-time NCLEX 80% · ACEN accredited.
Associate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 80%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | Hickory | Full Approval | 80% (2025) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 66 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Accredited | Spring 2029 |
From Catawba Valley Community College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory, NC is fully approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) and accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)”
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State board approval
“The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory, NC is fully approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) and accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)”
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Admission
“TEAS scores must be received by February 15th to be considered for the 2026 Fall entry into the nursing program.”
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