BOMJames A. Rhodes State College nursing
Lima, Ohio · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 96.49% / 96.15% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 96.49%Practical nursing NCLEX 96.15%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | Lima | Full | 96.49% (2025, 57 first-time takers) Board source |
| Practical nursing | Lima | Full | 96.15% (2025, 26 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 64 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 61 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | 61 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 24 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | New program, no completions yet |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From James A. Rhodes State College’s nursing pages
State board approval
“The Rhodes State College Practical Nursing Certificate Program has full approval of the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) , 8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068.”
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NCLEX
“Students in the PN program have scored above the national average on the NCLEX-PN exam over the past five (5) years and achieved a 100% pass rate for the 2019 reporting year.”
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Admission
“Rhodes State has partnered with Colby Community College to offer the prerequisite courses required for admission into Colby’s Veterinary Nursing Program.”
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