Accreditation Information
The Associate in Applied Science - Nursing program at Heartland Community College located in Normal, Illinois is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta Georgia 30326; phone 404-975-5000; contact ACEN
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate in Applied Science - Nursing program is continuing accreditation.
Licensure/Certification Pass Rates
| Year | First-Time Examination Pass Rate | Ultimate Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25/35 = 71.4% | 35/35 = 100% |
| 2024 | 31/38 = 81.5% | 37/38 = 97.3% |
| 2023 | 36/37 = 97.3% | 37/37 = 100% |
*Further information on HCC nursing pass rates (PDF)
Program Completion Rates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggregate | 70% | 74% | 80% |
| Traditional | 69% | 68% | 76% |
| LPN to ADN | 73% | 100% | 100% |
Completion rates reflect the percentage of students who complete the Nursing Program in the prescribed two-year sequence without interruption.
Job Placement Rates
Graduate survey data results and employment tracking data reflect the following job placement rates:
| Year | Placement Rate | # of Graduates Employed/# of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 100% | n = 23/23 |
| 2024 | 96% | n = 23/24 |
| 2023 | 95% | n = 35/37 |
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Nursing program at Heartland Community College meets the state education requirements for a Registered Nurse license in the State of Illinois. Heartland Community College has not determined if the AAS Nursing program at Heartland Community College meets the state education requirements in any other state, any U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia. Contact the state regulatory agency for nursing in any other state for which this information is needed.