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.
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 2025 | Spring 2026 | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Nursing Program | 77% | 76% | |
| Hybrid (on site on line) Program | not applicable | 50% | |
| Total of all Programs | 77% | 72% | 74.2% |
| 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 | 55% | 51% | |
| Hybrid (on site on line) Program | not applicable | 72% | |
| Total of all Programs | 55% | 56% | 55.48% |
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.