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Carl Sandburg College nursing
Galesburg, Illinois · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 86% / 94% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sPractical nursing NCLEX 86%RN, associate degree NCLEX 94%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing | Galesburg | Approved | 86% (2025, 21 first-time takers) Board source |
| RN, associate degree | Galesburg | Approved | 94% (2025, 34 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 91 |
| 2015 | 92 |
| 2016 | 56 |
| 2017 | 63 |
| 2018 | 60 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2020 | 74 |
| 2021 | 68 |
| 2022 | 41 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 25 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 15 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 10 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | None reported |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Faculty
7 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Tina Braun-SmithAssistant Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
- Jenna GehrickeInstructor, Nursing
- Valerie HinderliterCoordinator of Nursing & Health Professions
- Cindy KoeppAssistant Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
- Nicole LepperAssistant Professor, Associate Degree Nursing
- Anneke McGruderAssistant professor, nursing
- Christina StoneProfessor, Nursing
Source: school nursing faculty page
From Carl Sandburg College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)”
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State board approval
“Illinois State Board of Nursing (ISBN) and the Department of Financial & Professional Regulations (IDFPR) have approved the practical nursing program.”
sandburg.edu
Clinical placements
“Although the flu shot and COVID-19 vaccination aren't admission requirements, some clinical sites require vaccination or a waiver.”
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Admission
“Practical nursing requires candidates to submit a TEAS test score or valid SAT or ACT test score to be considered for admissions.”
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