Associate Degree Nursing
About the Program
Quality classroom instruction, hands-on experience in state-of-the-art labs and practical clinical experience at area healthcare providers will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to become a registered nurse. Graduates of the Associate Degree in Applied Science Nursing program are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) in order to be designated as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Special Admissions Requirements
- PLEASE READ THE “ADMISSIONS OVERVIEW”: ADN Admissions Overview
- If you need to take any of the courses requirements listed in the Overview, you can start those now. Visit our Health Science and Nursing Prep page for more information.
- Due to the limited availability of slots in these programs, admission is competitive.
- OCtech seeks to identify students who can achieve at an appropriate level in the curriculum and diversity among its student population.
Health Information Program
Note: To receive an application for this program, you must first complete a Health Information Program (HIP).
VIRTUAL HIP SESSION:
Virtual dates are below. These sessions will be conducted via ZOOM. Please register for the date/time you would like to attend by selecting from the options below. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you!
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 2:00 p.m.Wednesday, December 16, 2020. 10:00 a.m.Monday, January 18, 2021 4:00 p.m.Tuesday, February 2, 2021 10:00 a.m.Wednesday, February 17, 2021 2:30 p.m.Monday, February 22, 2021 10:00 a.m.- Tuesday, March 9, 2021 10:00 a.m.
- Thursday, March 18, 2021 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 31, 2021 3:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 13, 2021 10:00 a.m.
- Thursday, April 22, 2021 10:00 a.m.
- Thursday, April 29, 2021 2:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 5, 2021 4:00 p.m.
ONLINE HIP SESSION:
Online HIP sessions are also available. Use this link to access session: Online Health Information Program
Degrees Available
Special Requirements
This program requires the use of a laptop computer.
Students may purchase one from the OCtech Bookstore or provide their own device. A laptop may be purchased using financial aid or scholarship funds. Students are also encouraged to purchase a support package, extended warranties and/or accidental coverage for their device.
If you have your own laptop, it must
• have a USB port
• be capable of adding a second browser, such as Chrome, Edge or Firefox
• be capable of downloading a free Office 365 license provided by OCtech
• be capable of playing and recording audio and video
Career Outlook
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FAQs & Additional Information
This program requires the use of a laptop computer.
Students may purchase one from the OCtech Bookstore or provide their own device. A laptop may be purchased using financial aid or scholarship funds. Students are also encouraged to purchase a support package, extended warranties and/or accidental coverage for their device.
If you have your own laptop, it must
• have a USB port
• be capable of adding a second browser, such as Chrome, Edge or Firefox
• be capable of downloading a free Office 365 license provided by OCtech
• be capable of playing and recording audio and video
Quick Facts
Accreditation
The Associate Degree Nursing program at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College located in Orangeburg, SC 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.
Next Reaffirmation Spring 2027.
Student Outcomes
| Graduation Rate | First Time RN Board Pass Rate | Program Completion Rate | SBTCE Job Placement Rate (includes students pursuing higher education) | ACEN Job Placement Rates (excludes students pursuing higher education) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 52.36% | 100% | 31.03% | 100% | 95.83% |
| 2017-18 | 34.6% (still in process) | 95.83% | 28% | 100% | 60.53% |
| 2018-19 | 47.62% | 94.74% | 47.62% | 98.36% | 96.72% |
To review accreditation status, please visit the OCtech Program Accreditation/Approval page.
Program Coordinator
Susan Chavis
chavissa@octech.edu
803.535.1294
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