Rend Lake College nursing
Ina, Illinois · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 97% / 80% · ACEN accredited.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sPractical nursing NCLEX 97%RN, associate degree NCLEX 80%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical nursing Ladder Option Approved Designated Program (LPN option within the RN program) | Approved | 97% (2025, 34 first-time takers) Board source | |
| RN, associate degree | Ina | Approved | 80% (2025, 30 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 120 |
| 2015 | 51 |
| 2016 | 49 |
| 2017 | 57 |
| 2018 | 67 |
| 2019 | 59 |
| 2020 | 67 |
| 2021 | 61 |
| 2022 | 99 |
| 2023 | 59 |
| 2024 | 76 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate under 12 weeks | 99 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 49 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 27 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
| Accreditor | Program | Next review |
|---|---|---|
| ACEN | Associate Accredited | Spring 2033 |
Faculty
2 people listed on the school’s nursing faculty page, with the titles the school gives.
- Sarah HopfingerAssociate Professor of Nursing
- Susan WileyDirector of Nursing Program
Source: school nursing faculty page
From Rend Lake College’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“The Rend Lake College nursing program at Rend Lake College at the Ina campus located in Ina Illinois is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).”
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Admission
“Nursing application deadline is March 31st, 2026 at midnight.”
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