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Illinois College nursing
Jacksonville, Illinois · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's, Master's, Other nursing · first-time NCLEX 53% · CCNE accredited.
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Jacksonville | Approved | 53% (2025, 17 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 20 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 51.3899 | Bachelor's degree | 2 |
| Nursing Administration 51.3802 | Master's degree | 1 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other 51.3899 | Master's degree | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
Faculty
11 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Angela BentleyAssistant Professor of Nursing & Administrative Specialist
- Linda BlakelyInstructor of Nursing - Adjunct
- Bettianne CasperAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Gloria CoxInstructor in Nursing
- Jill HaleyInstructor of Nursing - Adjunct
- Amy HrynewychAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Jordan JarzenAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Amanda SchusterDirector of Nursing / Professor of Nursing, Department Chair
- Jamie SmithInstructor of Nursing
- Joni SmithAssistant Professor of Nursing
- Melissa TallentInstructor of Nursing - Adjunct
Source: school nursing faculty page
From Illinois College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Illinois College nursing program earns 10-year CCNE accreditation renewal”
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NCLEX
“Join a nursing program with a 100% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX national exam and a 100% placement rate after graduation.”
ic.edu
Simulation
“Online education, simulation labs, and innovative teaching methods are enhancing nursing education.”
ic.edu
Clinical placements
“In the second semester of your sophomore year, you will begin clinical placements in multiple settings that help you explore a variety of healthcare options while building your skill set.”
ic.edu
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