Johnston Community College nursing
Smithfield, North Carolina · Public. Associate's · first-time NCLEX 97% / 100% · ACEN accredited.
Associate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 97%Practical nursing NCLEX 100%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | Smithfield | Full Approval | 97% (2025) Board source |
| Practical nursing | Smithfield | Full Approval | 100% (2025) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 4 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Accredited | Spring 2030 |
From Johnston Community College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)”
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State board approval
“NC, has Full Approval status from the North Carolina Board of Nursing.”
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NCLEX
“2025 NCSBN National Average NCLEX-RN for all first-time test takers-US Educated: 86%”
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Admission
“Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS): Must score at the Proficient level or higher”
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