Associate Degree Nursing
Program Overview
Requirements
- Minimum GPA: ADN and LPN to ADN: 2.5 cumulative college GPA or 2.8 unweighted high school GPA
- Required High School/College Courses (with grade C or higher): Algebra, Biology (with lab), and Chemistry (with lab)
- Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS): Must score at the Proficient level or higher
- Completion or enrollment in a state-approved Nurse Aide I course
How To Get Started
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Admissions
Apply to JCCIf you are a new student, complete your admissions steps for the college. Once you finish, return to this page to continue to Step 2.
Current students (enrolled within the last 12 months), you can skip admissions and go directly to Step 2 and fill out the application.
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Program Application
Program ApplicationOnce you have finished the admissions process, complete the program application. You can apply for more than one program.
Associate Degree Nursing Admissions Policy 2026-2027 (PDF)
Associate Degree Nursing Admissions Policy 2027-2028 (PDF)
Accreditation
The Associate Degree Nursing program at Johnston Community College, located in Smithfield,
NC, is accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE,
Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for
the Associate Degree nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Graduates | 47 | 31 | 33 |
| NCLEX-RN Pass Rate | 93.62% | 96.77% | 100% |
| ACEN On-Time Completion | 60% (100% Rule) | 48% | 48% (100% Rule) |
| Job Placement at time of Graduation |
89% | 96.8% | 90.9% (30/33) |
| Job Placement within 6 months of Graduation |
TBD | 100% | 100% |
Johnston Community College ADN Program 3-year Average 2023 – 2025: 98%
2025 NCSBN National Average NCLEX-RN for all first-time test takers-US Educated: 86%
2025 North Carolina Average (90% of National Avg.; NCBON Requirement): 78%
The Associate Degree Nursing program at Johnston Community College, located in Smithfield, NC, has Full Approval status from the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Career Opportunities
After completing the Associate Degree Nursing program, you’ll be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become a licensed Registered Nurse (RN). This credential opens doors to a wide range of nursing careers in healthcare settings that need skilled, compassionate professionals.
Still Have Questions?
Pathway to Advanced Nursing Degrees
An Associate Degree in Nursing can be a stepping stone to higher education. Many graduates choose to continue their studies and pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or even a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) for greater career advancement. You can advance your degree with the pathway to Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses (RIBN) from Eastern Carolina University.
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