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McDowell Technical Community College nursing
Marion, North Carolina · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 82% / 96%.
LPN/LVNAssociate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 82%Practical nursing NCLEX 96%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | Marion | Full Approval | 82% (2025) Board source |
| Practical nursing | Marion | Full Approval | 96% (2025) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Year | Completions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 49 |
| 2015 | 54 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 53 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2019 | 50 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 59 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 44 |
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Associate's degree | 27 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | 17 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate of 12 weeks to 1 year | 1 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 51.3902 | Certificate of 1 to 2 years | None reported |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
From McDowell Technical Community College’s nursing pages
State board approval
“The McDowell Tech Associate Degree Nursing (AD Nursing) program is approved by the NC Community College System Office and the NC Board of Nursing.”
mcdowelltech.edu
Clinical placements
“Other requirements such as immunization are per clinical site and will be discussed during eligibility meeting/conference.”
mcdowelltech.edu
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