Nursing
A caring career
Whether it’s helping someone recover from illness or teaching the community about healthy living, nurses are at the heart of it all, making sure their community gets the best care possible.Â
As a nurse, don’t just administer treatments or medications – you’re a true advocate for your patients’ physical, mental and emotional well-being. You observe, assess and record everything happening with your patients, which helps doctors make informed decisions.
We value hands-on experience at OCtech. You’ll train on campus in our state-of-the-art simulation lab and 29-bed skills lab before taking your skills into real-world clinical settings at hospitals and medical facilities.
Special Admissions Requirements
*All students interested in a nursing program other than our Certified Nursing Assistant certificate must first apply for our Pre-Nursing program (ADN or LPN). Direct admissions to the degree program will be considered after your application is received.
Learn more by carefully reading the Admissions Overviews below:
| Program Start | Program Length | Class Size | 2026 Admissions Overviews | 2027 Admissions Overviews | 2028 Admissions Overviews | Pre-Nursing Programs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree Nursing | Fall | 5 semesters | 70 | Fall 2026 | Fall 2027 | Pre-Nursing Certificate | |
| ADN Flex (LPN to RN) | Spring | 3 semesters | 30 | Spring 2027 | Spring 2028 | Pre-Nursing Certificate | |
| Practical Nursing | Fall & Spring | 3 semesters | 20 | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 Fall 2027 | Spring 2028 | Pre-Practical Nursing Certificate |
| PN Flex (virtual lectures and on-site labs/clinics) | Fall & Spring | 3 semesters | 10 | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 Fall 2027 | Spring 2028 | Pre-Practical Nursing Certificate |
Program Details
Get a sample course of study:​
Pick a program below to view the official catalog listing and to see a sample of the courses you’ll take.
Associate Degree Nursing
Practical Nursing (LPN)
Certified Nursing Assistant
Careers in Nursing
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nurse Midwife
- Nurse Educator
- Nurse Administrator/Manager
- Public Health Nurse
- Occupational Health Nurse
- Case Manager
- Telehealth Nurse
- Travel Nurse
- Research Nurse
- Forensic Nurse
- Hospice and
- Palliative Care Nurse
- Correctional Nurse
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Accreditation
The Associate Degree Nursing program and Practical Nursing program at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College 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.
To review accreditation status, please visit the OCtech Program Accreditation/Approval page.
Nursing Student Handbook
ADN Student Outcomes
| Academic Year | First Time RN Board Pass Rate (1/1-12/31) | Ultimate Board Pass Rate Includes Repeat Testers (no time limit) | Program Completion Rate (Goal 45%) | SBTCE Job Placement Rate Aggregated (includes students who did not respond) | ACEN Job Placement Rates Aggregated (excludes who didn't respond/pursuing higher education without working) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 89.71% | 100% | 71.25% | 100% | 98.04% |
| 2021 | 78.05% | 100% | 62.16% | 97.44% | 93.59% |
| 2022 | 74.71% | 97.5% | 55.24% | 93.55% | 96.55% |
| 2023 | 85.14% | 98.68% | TBA | TBA (24-25) | TBA |
Practical Nursing Student Outcomes
| Academic Year | First Time PN Board Pass Rate (1/1-12/31) | Ultimate Board Pass Rate Includes Repeat Testers | Program Completion Rate Percentages (Goal 69% until 2024 then changed to 45%) | SBTCE Job Placement Rate Aggregated Percentages (includes students who didn't respond) (Goal: 90%) | ACEN Job Placement Rate Aggregated Percentages (excludes who didn't respond/pursuing higher education without working) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97.67% | 100% | 43.66 % (20-21 cohort) | 98.53% | 94.03% |
| 2022 | 96.77% | 100% | 29.73% (21-22 cohort) | 97.87% | 100% |
| 2023 | 100% | 100% | 33.33% (22-23 cohort) | 100% | 100% |
| 2024 | 94.12% | 100% | TBA (report in 25-26) | TBA (report in 25-26) | TBA (report in 25-26) |