Completion of the National Licensure Examination (NCLEX®)
Graduates of Ocean County College (OCC) School of Nursing are required to pass the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN®) to practice as a Registered Nurse. OCC School of Nursing prepares graduates to take this examination upon completion of the program.
To maintain accreditation, OCC’s NCLEX score for graduates taking the examination for the first time are required to be above 80%.
The 2023 scores for the time period between January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 were:
87.75% – All Associate Degree Programs
88.56% – All Nursing Programs
97.46% – OCC’s score
Completion of the Nursing Program
| The following data reflects the number of students who graduated the OCC School of Nursing Program within six semesters (150% of the allotted time) beginning with enrollment in the first nursing course. The expected level of achievement is 65%. | Fall 2023 | Spring 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Nursing Program | 72% | 79% |
| Hybrid (on site on line) Program | not applicable | 68% |
| Total of all Programs | 72% | 76% |
| The following data reflects the number of students who graduated the OCC School of Nursing Program within four semesters beginning with enrollment in the first nursing course. The expected level of achievement is 50%. | ||
| Traditional Nursing Program | 54% | 55% |
| Hybrid (on site on line) Program | not applicable | 61% |
| Total of all Programs | 54% | 56% |
Honors By Contract
A wide range of courses are available for students to participate in OCC’s “Honors by Contract” Program!
Official Catalog*
Our interactive catalog is updated throughout the year.
*Course requirements for degrees can and do change over time. Students are responsible for fulfilling the degree requirements that are in effect when they begin pursuing the degree at the college.