Odessa College nursing

Odessa, Texas · Public. LPN/LVN, Associate's · first-time NCLEX 94.62% · ACEN accredited.

LPN/LVNAssociate'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 94.62%

State board approval and NCLEX

Program	Campus	Approval	First-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, associate degree	Odessa	FULL	94.62% (2025, 93 first-time takers) Board source

Nursing completions at Odessa College by year, IPEDS. Up 17% from 2014 to 2024.

Program (CIP)	Award level	Completions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801	Associate's degree	69
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901	Certificate of 1 to 2 years	66

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditor	Program	Next review
ACEN	Associate Accredited	Fall 2029
ACEN	Baccalaureate Accredited	Fall 2030

Accreditation
“The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for”
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State board approval
“The Odessa College RN to BSN program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)”
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Simulation
“Through expert instruction, high-tech simulation labs, and hands-on”
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Admission
“ALL APPLICANTS applying for any nursing program , WILL BE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE HESI A2 EXAM PRIOR TO APPLYING.”
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