All-inclusive pricing includes course fees, in addition to the following:
PER SEMESTER
$300......Learning Fee
$20........Health Center Services
$75........Career Center Services
OPTIONAL FEES
$53......Parking
Pricing for housing and meal plans can be found online here.
A Career as a Registered Nurse Requires a Healing Touch
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for registered nurses was $75,330 in May 2020. Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 9 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
194,500 openings for registered nurses are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Other common areas of employment include medical offices, home healthcare and extended care facilities.
LPN to RN Program Admission Requirements
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All Nursing program applicants are accepted into the Associate of Science (AS) program and may begin taking general classes. The AS program is a pathway to the Nursing program and allows you to complete general education requirements for Nursing.
Completion of the Nursing TEAS Exam at the proficient level or higher is required for admission to will determine whether you qualify for a Nursing program. Students who meet file completion requirements (provided in Completion Guide Link above )by the deadline for the upcoming semester will be considered for admission based on availability. File completion does not guarantee admission to the upcoming semester. TEAS Exam scores are valid for two years.
It is your responsibility to monitor admission file completion status. Nursing program admission file completion requirements can be viewed in Self-Service (Students menu) by clicking on the My Documents link under the Communications tab. All Nursing communication will be sent to your Hocking College email account. If you have questions regarding file completion requirements, please contact your academic advisor or the Registrar’s Office (by phone at (740) 753-7068, in person in JL 184 or by email at admissionfile@hocking.edu).
Other things to note:
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Completion of the State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) is highly recommended but is not an admission requirement for the Nursing program.
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Students convicted of a felony are not eligible for entrance to the Hocking College Nursing programs. Non-felony convictions will be reviewed by the Program Manager, and admission will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The program complies with the criminal records check laws in Ohio specific to healthcare workers. The Board of Nursing is no longer permitted to automatically deny an application or license based on an applicant's convictions.
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Students are required to complete and pass a drug screen upon acceptance into the Nursing program. This is a requirement of our affiliate healthcare agencies. We will notify you when you need to complete the drug screen
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Student Achievement Data
The Registered Nursing program publishes student achievement data as required by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The data includes the three most recent years of annual program completion data, and the programs annual licensure examination pass rates.
RN–NCLEX Pass Rate of all First Time Test Candidates*
| 2024 | # of graduates who took the exam | # of graduates who passed the exam | Pass Rate |
| Hocking College | 49 | 44 | 89.80% |
| State of Ohio | 89.55% | ||
| National | 91.16% |
| 2023 | # of graduates who took the exam | # of graduates who passed the exam | Pass Rate |
| Hocking College | 44 | 44 | 100% |
| State of Ohio | 86.73% | ||
| National | 88.56% |
| 2022 | # of graduates who took the exam | # of graduates who passed the exam | Pass Rate |
| Hocking College | 58 | 47 | 81.03% |
| State of Ohio | 75.83% | ||
| National | 79.91% |
*As of data available 3/6/2025
RN Program On-Time Completion
The percentage of students who begin their track in the designated year and complete the program on-time. On-time completion is three semesters for the LPN to RN Transition track and four semesters for the traditional RN track.
| Year |
Registered Nursing Aggregated Completion Rate |
LPN to RN Transition Disaggregated Completion Rate |
RN Track Disaggregated Completion Rate |
| 2024 | ** | ** | ** |
| 2023 | 46.8% | 50% | 46% |
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2022 |
36% |
54% |
29% |
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2021 |
37% |
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** Full 2024 cohort data not yet available
*** Data not available
Public Disclosure of Licensure
Hocking College offers courses, associate degrees and certificate programs that may lead to professional licensure and/or certification. Successful completion of the programs listed below may potentially lead to professional licensure, registration or certification. Licensure, registration or certification may be global, national, or state-specific. The following programs meet requirements for the State of Ohio. Requirements for other states may vary. If you currently live in a state other than Ohio or intend to move to a state other than Ohio and use the education completed at Hocking College to sit such an exam, be aware there may be additional requirements. Please contact the appropriate administering body and/or the college contact for the program to discuss your intentions.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) are statements of what a student will be able to do when they have completed a program. They represent the knowledge and skills a program has determined are most important for students to gain from that program and include both the Success Skills (institutional outcomes) and Program Outcomes. SLOs are specific and measurable so the program can accurately assess the degree to which students have achieved each outcome, and they align with college and institution mission and values. Data on the achievement of SLOs is used to make improvements in the program and increase student success.
Hocking College Institutional Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate sound critical thinking, information literacy, and technological competency in the production of academic writing and presentations.
- Apply the methods of mathematical, statistical, or analytical reasoning to critically evaluate data, solve problems, and effectively communicate findings.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the social, political, and economic trends, past and present, which shape individuals, institutions, and communities in the modern world.
- Demonstrate a foundation of knowledge in the natural sciences based on theory and laboratory skills.
- Cultivate ethical values, personal wellness, and personal learning strategies in development of the whole person, mind, body, and spirit.
- Integrate content material to application in the workforce and apply discipline-specific knowledge and skills to successfully transfer or effectively meet the expectations of internships, workplace, volunteerism and/or entrepreneurship endeavors.
- Effectively utilize the Ethical and Professional application of current information and technologies using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create solutions, and adapt to evolving professional environments.
End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes
The following student learning outcomes are skills, behaviors, and attitudes cultivated in students seeking the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing:
- Adhere to professional standards to provide safe, effective, and competent nursing care.
- Provide nursing interventions to promote, restore and maintain the patient’s physical health across the lifespan.
- Adapt and provide specialized nursing care and clinical judgment based on knowledge of developmental, biological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual differences in patients.
- Uses nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, skills to provide and promote safe nursing practice while providing empathetic and compassionate care.
How do I apply for the Nursing Program?
The first step is application to Hocking College. Apply online here.
I have applied to Hocking and received the general acceptance letter in the mail. What is my next step?
Submit a High School Transcript, GED or Expected Graduation Form to the Registrar's Office, attend a Hocking College Quick Start, enroll in Nursing program pre-clinical courses, and refer to Nursing File Completion Guide.
What do I need to do to schedule my classes?
Attend a Hocking College Quick Start.
I already have received my LPN, and want to know what I need to do to get into the RN program at Hocking?
Hocking College provides a LPN to RN transition program. For more information, contact Brandy Bailey at (740) 753-6350.
What if I am interested in obtaining my BSN?
Through our Career & University Center, we have established partnerships with four-year colleges and universities.
Accreditation
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Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326 404.975.5000 |
Approval Status with the Ohio Board of Nursing: Full
Accreditation Status with ACEN: Accredited
Accreditation Stipulations: Continuing Accreditation for Good Cause
